2021 MSFCA Awards Recipients

The individuals below were honored at the MSFCA Awards Banquet at the 2021 MSFCA Annual Conference on Friday, October 22 in Duluth. Thank you for your contributions to your communities and the Minnesota Fire Service. Congratulations!

Fire Officer of the Year - Population under 10,000
Chief Joe Fitch, Kasson Fire & Rescue

Fire Officer of the Year - Population over 10,000
Chief Greg Peterson, White Bear Lake Fire Department

Public Fire Safety Education Community Partner Recognition Award
Tony Guerra, American Red Cross

Public Fire Safety Education Firefighter/Department Recognition Award
Zack Bonnema, Chaska Fire Department

Public Fire Safety Education Civilian Recognition Award
Sheletta Brundidge

Legislative Awards
Representative Paul Marquart
Representative Jamie Becker-Finn
Senator Carla Nelson (pictured below)
Governor Tim Walz

Magazine Awards
Frank Oberg Article of the Year: Dr. Margaret Gavian, MnFIRE (left)
Tony Richardson Cover of the Year: Casey Stotts, State Fire Marshal Division (right)

Leadership Awards
Chief Greg Hayes, Mdewakanton Public Safety & The MSFCA COVID-19 Task Force
Minnesota National Guard (pictured below)