Fire Apparatus Price Reduction – July 1, 2009
1250 GPM Waterous two stage pump, 500 gallon water tank, 300 HP Cummins Diesel Engine, Allison Automatic transmission, Jake Brake, Class A Foam pro system with 20 gallon tank, Seats 7, SCBA seats- 4, Federal-Q siren, 7.5KW Onan Diesel generator, Two 500W telescoping lights, Two Electric cord reels, 24’ Extension ladder, 14’ Roof ladder, Attic ladder, Pike poles, flashlights. Professionally serviced and maintained, Pump and Ladders tested annually. Miles: 33,980, Height: 11’-1”, Length: 30’-7.” Price Reduced to $29,000 - Will discuss payment plan if interested
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MSFCA Past President Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report retired Chief William "Bill" Reimer, former chief and charter member of the New Hope Fire Department, has passed.

Chief Reimer was a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association. Bill served as President of the MSFCA in 1984 - 1985. Click Here for Obituary

Legislative Issues Report for 2009
MSFCA Legislative Committee Chairperson Nyle Zikmund  has supplied a report regarding legislative issues tracked by the Minnesota Fire Associations Coalition (MnFAC). MnFAC is a coalition of five Minnesota fire service organizations who work on common legislative issues and who cooperatively finance lobbying efforts.
Click Here for the 2009 Final Tracking Report

MSFCA Board Passes Resolution Clarifying Position on MSVFA Grant
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution which clarifies the Association’s position regarding a grant which was obtained by the MSVFA through the United States Fire Administration. This action was taken during the Board meeting during the Minnesota State Fire Department Association's Annual Conference in Owatonna, Minnesota.
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Seeking Applicants - Mahtomedi Fire Chief, & Austin Assistant Fire Chief
Mahtomedi, Minnesota (pop. 8,000) is seeking applicants for the position of full-time Fire Chief. This position is responsible for directing and managing fire prevention, fire suppression, fire inspection, special services and emergency medical services, ambulance, including responding to fire and emergency calls, participates in investigations, prevention, education and continuing training, conducting fire inspections, and supervising department personnel. Serves as the City’s Emergency Management Director.

The City of Austin is accepting applications for Assistant Fire Chief. Position performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and technical work while assisting in the leadership and direction of the department.
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GLD Urges Firefighters to Contact Congress Members in Support of the AFG
The IAFC is working to get $565 million for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program (as was appropriated for Fiscal Year 2009) and $420 million for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) (as was requested by President Obama). The Great Lakes Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs is asking its membership to weigh in with their members of Congress in support of these numbers. A draft letter has been prepared which can be used to address the issues with your Congressional delegation.
Click Here for the MicroSoft Word Draft Letter (template)

New Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine Editor
I am pleased to announce that the MSFCA has hired a new Minnesota Fire Chief magazine editor, her name is Jena Noah.  Jena will be working with Aliina Granholm thru the month of June.  Aliina will be working on the Directory issue and Jena will begin working on the July/August magazine issue.  Please send all current and future magazine articles, photos etc to Jena Noah.  Jena’s email address is jenanoah@yahoo.com, I am not sure if she will keep that email address, but that is the address to use unless you hear otherwise.
 
Jena will need lots of our help to make this magazine a success, please send her articles and photos for the magazine as soon as possible; we want to get the magazine back on schedule.  Please give me a call if you have any questions. Thank you.
Marty Scheerer, MSFCA Vice President
Click Here for Information on the Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine

VCOS Announces $1,500 FRI Scholarship 
The Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will award two $1,500 scholarships to attend Fire Rescue International (FRI), being held August 25-29, 2009 in Dallas. This scholarship program was developed to promote leadership through learning among volunteer and combination officers. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s description of how the department or the attendee will benefit from attendance at FRI. Applicants for the scholarships must be members of the IAFC, but do not have to be VCOS members. The two successful applicants will be notified by July 31 and will be awarded the scholarship checks at the conference. Therefore, scholarship recipients must be prepared to pay upfront expenses. The VCOS FRI scholarship application is available at www.iafc.org/vcos. The deadline for receipt of all applications is June 30, 2009
Click Here to Download the One Page FRI Scholarship Application

State Fire Marshal Division Requests Assistance
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division is requesting assistance in achieving 100% incident reporting in Minnesota. There were 46 non-reporting agencies to the Minnesota Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS) database in 2008 (a decrease of 3 from 2007). According to Jerry Rosendahl, Minnesota State Fire Marshal, “The message now, of course, is to get everyone into the electronic-reporting world with either our (free) on-line version or a commercial version.  My goal is to have 100% participation by the end of 2010.  Nora, Irene and Jon are available to answer any questions about getting onto our on-line system.  We are very excited to report that we already have 407 fire departments registered on our system!”
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Donation & Loan to the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board
The MSFCA Board voted to make a $2,500 donation to the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. Additionally, a loan of $4,600 was offered to the Certification Board to be paid off in five years. The money is to be used to upgrade the MFSCB’s web server, label printer and lap top computer for a total of $9,650. (It is anticipated that the MSFDA will also fund $2,500)
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Kitchen Fire Education Trailer
At the March 20, 2009 MSFCA Board, Jamie Novack, St. Paul Fire Department, presented information, and made a request for support to fund a kitchen fire demonstration trailer. The board supported the need, and the effectiveness of the trailer, however, with the present economic situation was not ready to commit association funds at this time. The Public Education Committee will be asked to study the proposal further, and attempt to identify alternative funding. The recommendations to the board should include ownership of a trailer, and how it would be made available throughout the state.
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Stop • Drop • Control - High Blood Pressure Partnership
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association, along with the International Association of Firefighters and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, are working to spread the word about the serious risks
of undiagnosed and/or untreated high blood pressure!
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Minnesota State Fire Department Association - Temporary Page
NOTE: The Minnesota State Fire Department Association’s website is currently being rebuilt after a computer virus destroyed the site. The MSFCA is assisting in getting out important information for the MSFDA.
Click Here for MSFDA Page

New Feature - Schools, Training & Conference Calendar
The MSFCA Board of Directors directed that the association attempt to identify schools, training offerings, and conferences throughout the state. This published list would be of benefit to our members, and could possibly assist others as they attempt to schedule their educational opportuinities.
Click Here to View the Calendar

National Volunteer Fire Council - (Updated April 13, 2009)
National Volunteer Fire Council Minnesota Representatives Ulie Seal and Tony Bronk provide periodic updates regarding National Volunteer Fire Council activities which impact Minnesota firefighters.
Click Here to View the Latest Update

Membership Renewal
We endeavor to increase our membership every year and we want you to continue to be a part of a member driven association through our numerous hard working committees. Our goal is to have at least one member in every fire department in Minnesota. 
Click Here for 2009 Membership Dues Invoice

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

Relief Association Training Partnership 
Sponsored Jointly by MSFCA, MSFDA and MARAC
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Great Lakes Divison - IAFC Group Purchasing - Click Here

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