The Minnesota State Fire Department Association (MSFDA) has been awarded $1.4 million in funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program to improve the recruitment of volunteer firefighters in Minnesota.
We can assist you with marketing and onboarding new firefighters and possibly reimburse you for turnout gear and health screenings for your new hires.
Step 1 - Fill out the form below and an MSFDA representative will contact you!
Step 2 - Sign up for a one-hour training session

Annual MSFDA Conference
Thank you to all who joined us in Willmar for the 145th Annual MSFDA Conference and Fire School!
SAVE THE DATE TO HELP CELEBRATE OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY!
SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2023 - BREEZY POINT
Vendor Information
If your products are used in fire protection or life safety this event is a great opportunity for your company to promote the benefits and solutions, you offer!
We will fill up fast for 2023 in Breezy Point - Contact DeeDee at deedee@msfda.org to secure your spot
More information coming soon!
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Recipients!!
Fire Dept of the Year: Howard Lake Fire Department
Firefighter of the Year: Tom Youngblom, Pillager Fire Department



Now Accepting Nominations For:
Firefighter of the Year
Fire Department of the Year
Prevention/Community Awareness
Lifetime Achievement