Our mission is to serve, promote, advocate, and represent the interests of the volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency medical services of Maryland.

Organized 1893
The Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) is a cumulation of the volunteer fire, rescue and EMS companies of the state of Maryland, and seeks to ensure adequate training and education, as well as standards in leadership and equipment to ensure the citizens of the state of Maryland receive consistent, professional emergency services no matter where in the state they reside.
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2025 Awardees Announced
Gladhill – Thompson Trophy Douglas Alexander – Mount Airy – Carroll County Hall of Fame 2025 Richard “Rick” Bowie – Indian Head – Charles Jeffrey A. Clements – Potomac

2025 MSFA Convention Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following 2025 MSFA Convention Parade Winners! Item # Award Winner 1 Maryland Company Making Best Appearance – Chief Marvin Gibbons Memorial Award Easton VFC 2 Maryland Company

2025 MSFA $10,000 Raffle Winners
We apologize if the names are spelled incorrectly. Here are the names of the winners of the MSFA $10,000 raffle: $10,000: Tom (No last name) from PA. $2,500: Winfield Ladies

VCAF Loan Update
IF YOUR COMPANY HAS A VCAF LOAN PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE Effective immediately, mail all VCAF loan payments to: Maryland Department of Emergency Management 7229 Parkway Drive,