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Minnesota Fire Service Foundation - Open Letter
After our last foundation board meeting it was decided that an open letter explaining where the Foundation is, would be a good idea. To that end, the attached letter was developed with input from all the board members of the Foundation.
George F. Esbensen, Foundation President
Click Here to view and/or Download the Letter Minutes of March Board of Directors Meeting
The minutes of the March 14, 2008 Board of Directors meeting are now posted and downloadable.
Click Here to view and /or download the minutes Report of the Annual Board of Directors Retreat
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s Board of Directors met in their annual retreat on March 15, 2008. The retreat is used to review past priorities for the association, and to set direction for the future. Click Here to view and /or download the retreat actions
Scholarship Application
A newly improved scholarship application for the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation is now available. New this year is: - The age eligibility was raised to 28.
- The Scholarship application deadline has been extended to June 30, 2008. Scholarships will be chosen in July during the Foundation’s meeting.
- Scholarship money will no longer be given directly to the recipient. We will be sending it right to their school upon confirmation of their enrollment.
Click Here for Scholarship Information and Application
Mutual Aid Report - Summary
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association conducted a survey regarding statewide mutual aid concerns. A total of 110 surveys were received and a summary of the results is now available for viewing.
Click Here for a Copy of the SurveyVolunteer Statewide Pension Plan Draft Language
This plan has been detailed before in broadcast e-mails, MSFCA conference presentation, Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine articles, along with regional meetings. Our goal is to get the language out to our members for comment prior to the February 12 session start. If majority wants to move forward we will introduce the bill this session with goal of passage to enable formation of a Board of Directors who can then start the process of creating a plan. Funding for a plan would occur in 2009 session. This is the draft language. Anyone who has comments should e-mail them to, Nyle Zikmund, MSFCA Legislative Committee, at nzikmund@sbmfire.com
Click Here To View and Download the Draft LanguageImportant Membership Information (9-24-07) Please download and read an important letter to the Members of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association and the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association which has been coauthored by MSFDA President Dan Winkel and MSFCA President Bruce West. This letter involves two significant issues impacting both the Fire Department Association and Fire Chiefs Association. Click Here to Download the Letter
Trial Membership Opportunity
What Do You Get When You Join the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association? Lots of great tools to help you and your firefighters!
If you are new to the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA), we have a deal for you. Join now and get your first year’s dues for only $40 (a 66% savings). In addition, you can sign up two other officers to receive their own copy of the highly respected Minnesota Fire Chief magazine. Join at this reduced rate and see for yourself the benefits of belonging to an organization whose charter is to support you in your challenging role as Fire Chief. This is an organization for Fire Chiefs, run by Fire Chiefs. All of our committee members are active fire service leaders, people that are dealing with the same issues you are. The MSFCA is a committee driven organization.
Click Here to Download Information and a Trial Membership Application
Basic Animal rescue Training (BART)
BART’s mission is to empower firefighters and other first responder personnel with the training, knowledge base and equipment necessary to safely and effectively handle domestic animals encountered in emergency situations, in order to help preserve human health, safety and well being. BART offers classes to first responders (firefighters, police, paramedics, EMTs and Community Emergency Response Teams) teaching restraint and handling of pets, horses and livestock, as well as patient assessment/first aid and CPR for companion animals. The Fire/EMS departments undergoing training receive an emergency medical kit that contains all the materials and supplies covered in the small animal course. Click Here for Brochure & Information BART website: www.BasicAnimalRescueTraining.org
Welcome to the MSFCA Website
We attempt to monitor our website very closely to respond back to you quickly with an answer, a referral to the proper person, committee or another organization, or with an acknowledgement. Thank you for viewing our site.
Questions and comments can be directed to us by Clicking Here
Questions and concerns can be addressed directly to our Executive Director Tom Brace at:
Thomas R. Brace 800-743-0911 toll free
1433 Idaho Avenue W. (651) 603-8827 work/fax
St. Paul, MN 55108 (651) 644-1716 home
trbrace@comcast.net
MSFCA Merchandise
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association has established a merchandising page to allow purchasing of logo-wear and other items on-line, year-around.
Click Here to Visit Our On-line Store
Volunteer And Combination Fire Services Issues
Keeping The Lights On, The Trucks Running And The Volunteers Responding (Red Ribbon Report). The Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs published a newly released report entitled “Keeping The Lights On, The Trucks Running And The Volunteers Responding” which deals with “Managing the Business Of The Fire Department.” The first two reports are: Red Ribbon Report, "Lighting The Path of Evolution, Leading The Transition In Volunteer And Combination Fire Department;" and the Blue Ribbon Report, "A Call for Action, Preserving and Improving the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service." This is VCOS’s third in a series of studies dealing with issues faced by volunteer and combination fire departments. All three documents may be downloaded, and we have provided a link to the VCOS website.
Click to Access the White Ribbon Report
Click to Access the Red Ribbon Report
Click to Access the Blue Ribbon Report
Access the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Website
Public Safety Preparedness in the Age of Bioterrorism, SARS, and Other Emerging Health Threats
We are pleased to alert you that Minnesota Department of Health is distributing a new course called: “Public Safety Preparedness in the Age of Bioterrorism, SARS, and Other Emerging Health Threats” to provide law enforcement with basic information on infection control for communicable diseases and Minnesota's isolation and quarantine statute. This course is available free of charge to Minnesota's law enforcement, EMS, public safety and first responders from the Minnesota Department of Health. It can be ordered on-line, and orders can also be taken by phone: 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414
http://www.health.state.mn.us\divs\idepc\dtopics\infectioncontrol\ps\course.html
Direct Link to Course
Avian Influenza (bird flu) - Preparation and Response
The MSFCA Board of Directors is working on a plan to be prepared for a possible pandemic outbreak of the Avian Flu. In the interim the board urges members to become familiar with the issue and possible consequences. Please click on the attached link to see information provided by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Click Here to Access the Information from the IAFC
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MSFCA 911 Tribute Float and Memorial Float
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