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

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DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT HAVE EMPTY LOCKERS? LET US HELP YOU FILL THEM!
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 health screenings for your new hires.
Step 1 - Fill out the form below
Step 2 - Sign up for a one-hour training session. The start time for the session is 7:00 pm. We are typically done in 40 minutes.
Please note: PPE funding is no longer available. We are reimbursing for Health Screens for UP TO two firefighters per department at this time. NOT ALL DEPARTMENTS WILL RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT!

FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT TRAINING
This FREE 4 hour class will provide you with the tools you need to assist you with your recruitment efforts, interviewing processes, and onboarding of new firefighters. Classes run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Duluth
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Moorhead
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Inver Grove Heights
Recruiting Events
Minnesota Fire Hire has a variety of of marketing tools to use on-site to attract candidates. If you are in need of promotional materials for your department or would like assistance with your event, contact us at info@mnfirehire.com.
What we have available:
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Tents
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Table Cloths
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Yard Signs
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Pop-up Posters
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Brochures




Interested In Becoming A Firefighter?
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.