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VCAF Loan Application Period Notice
IMPORTANT: The next MSFA VCAF Loan Application Period will start on January 1, 2026. If your department is thinking about a VCAF loan, start working with your county representative now
MSFA VCAF Board regrets to announce the passing of board member, Dave McQuay
The MSFA VCAF Board regrets to announce the passing of board member, Dave McQuay. Please keep Dave’s wife Helen, the entire McQuay family, the Tilghman VFC and the greater Talbot
Updated Tag Applications Now Available
All new Transportation Tag forms are now available here: Vehicle and Motorcycle Tags – Maryland State Firefighters Association All applicants should mail their payments to the new MSFA address: 2138
Important Update to the Maryland Cancer Screening for Firefighters Grant Program – Click Here
The Maryland Department of Health has released the Career and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Program (PHPA 3661), with applications due November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Attached to this report
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RECRUIT & RETAIN TOOLBOX
The MSFA Recruitment & Retention Committee
Annual MSFA Convention
Ocean City, MD | June
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.