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Group Name: MS Fire Fighter’s Association
88th Mississippi Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Conference
May 28 – June 1, 2025
At Vicksburg Convention Center
Registration: No Fee if Membership is paid paid by April 1st and Registration is received by April 1st.
* See Registration form for more details
Hosted by Warren County Fire Service
2025 Attendee Registration Form.pdf
88th Conference Agenda (Coming Soon)
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MAPFSE conference 2025 will be in Biloxi,MS on June 25 &26, at the Biloxi Visitor Center.
Use the QR code in the picture to access the registration packet. The agenda is also already available in the packet. Take advantage of the early registration discount.
The Mississippi Fire Service Instructors Association Conference will be held at The Golden Moon in Choctaw, MS, March 5-7, 2025
Conference Registration is $150 this year & includes your $40 annual membership.
Room rates are $99 per night and are good for March 4-6, 2025
Registration Information can be found by clicking the Conference Info Page button and you can register as an attendee or vendor by clicking the Registration Link below.
Fire Chief Designation Program
It’s Time to start submitting your applications.
We are in the process of revamping this program. If you were planning to apply for certification or recertification, go ahead and get the necessary paperwork/certificates together. The requirements will not change for this program.
Basically, some of the administrative functions of the program will change and we are answering the question of “what are the benefits” of this program.
The deadlines and process will continue to be as they were in the past.
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MAPFSE conference 2025 will be in Biloxi,MS on June 25 &26, at the Biloxi Visitor Center. ![]()
Use the QR code in the picture to access the registration packet. The agenda is also already available in the packet. Take advantage of the early registration discount.
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Lafayette County Fire Department Launches Innovative High School Training Program - Lafayette County
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Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology high school students are gaining real-world experience in firefighting through a unique partnership with the Lafayette County Fire Department. Fire Chief of the Year ![]()
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It is time to take nominations for Fire Chief of the Year. As mentioned at summer conference, we have revamped the program to recognize a Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from each of the eight districts and then select of Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from this group as the Career Fire Chief of the Year and the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year. ![]()
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Nomination forms and information can be found on our website.![]()
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Also information will be going out through US Mail soon as well. ![]()
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Nominations are due to the Executive Board by November 15.![]()
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As mentioned at summer conference, we have revamped the program to recognize a Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from each of the eight districts and then select of Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from ... The long awaited updated MFCA Website is now Live! Still the same web address. There is a new added feature, you can now join the association, renew your membership, or update your information directly on the website. With payment options.![]()
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As mentioned at summer conference, we have revamped the program to recognize a Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from each of the eight districts and then select of Career and Volunteer Fire Chief from ... News from the Association!![]()
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An email will be sent later today with MFCA updates, from a new email account exclusive to the Association. If you do not receive one, it could be delayed by a fire wall or we don't have an updated email address on file for you. Please DO NOT, respond with your email address in the comments.![]()
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More information will be released throughout the day, with details contained with in the email.
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Michael David Beyerstedt Obituary 2024 - Riemann Family Funeral Homes
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Mike served on the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association Executive Board from 2014 through 2019. Holding the positions of First Vise-President, President and stayed on as the immediate Past-President. He was made a Lifetime Member of the Association in 2018.It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael Beyerstedt.![]()
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Mike was a dedicated servant to the city of Gulfport and made a profound impact on the men and women of the Gulfport Fire Department during his time as Fire Chief. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.![]()
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Please keep his wife Kelly and all of their family in your prayers.
The City of Byram is hiring. Fire Chief position is available, please click on the link below for more information.![]()
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To the family of our beloved Fire Chief Fred Hodges you all have my deepest condolences. Rest well Chief 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Around midnight our department was responding to a major vehicle accident when our engine got into an accident itself. The engine rolled and trapped one of our firefighters under it. The firefighter was life flighted to a hospital, but by the grace of God, is expected to make a full recovery. We are asking for prayers for the firefighter and the firefighter’s family, as well as all of us here at Wiggins Fire Department. We appreciate the support and look forward to continuing to serve our community and getting our firefighter back with us soon! ![]()
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Summer Instructor Assessment June 2024
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May 15, 2024Summer Instructor Assessment June 2024 Summer Instructor Assessment June 2024 Summer Instructor Assessment June 2024 Instructor Assessment Packet 51424 Instructor Assessment Packet Article... An updated agenda for the Summer conference is now available.![]()
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. Good morning. I hope you have made plans to be in Natchez in a few weeks. I wanted to be sure to draw your attention to a couple of items for that week.![]()
1. Don’t forget Lifetime Member nominations. If you have someone who you feel is deserving of the Lifetime Membership, please forward a letter of recommendation to us as soon as you can. While there is not deadline, we do prefer to have them before the conference so the Executive Board can review those and make a recommendation to the body during the conference.![]()
2. At midwinter we mentioned the website and association database were going through a revamp. I’m very happy to say the process is moving along very nicely. We had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at this last week. I am confident you will be very pleased. The new website will be very user friendly. It will also have an online portal where you can renew your membership. We will have a session during the conference about all of the upgrades and features that will be available. You don’t want to miss this.![]()
3. We will have two breakout sessions during the firefighter’s conference that are geared toward leadership in the fire service. These sessions will cover Fire Department Leadership and Fire Department Management. Specifically they will be geared towards people who are new to the role of Asst. Chief/Chief or those who aspire to be a chief officer one day. We have placed these in the firefighter portion of the conference so anyone who has aspirations can attend. If you will have young future leaders at the conference, please encourage them to attend these sessions. Also, if you have been a chief officer for some time, this will count toward your training hours for that position. We will have a sign in sheet at each session and offer a certificate of training through the MSFCA for these two sessions.![]()
Again, I look forward to seeing you in Natchez. Stay safe and have a great day.![]()
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“The key to success is to work less as an individual and more as a team.” – Frank Viscuso
Make sure to mark your calendars and save the dates!! You will enjoy joining us for the NFPA Safety Summit on July 10th 2024 and then stay and have fun while learning and networking at our Mapfse conference the following days of July 11th and 12th. Stay tuned for more information.
Yesterday at the conference, our Instructor of the Year award was awarded to Dustin Ford with Southaven Fire Department. Dustin was nominated by his peers and was voted on by the Fire Service Instructors Board. He was presented the award by 2023 Instructor of the Year Bryan Brown.![]()
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Pictured: Bryan Brown, Dustin Ford, Board President Shannon Sandridge.
Exciting Announcement! Nutella has partnered with the NVFC to offer $25,000 in grants (a total of five $5,000 grants) to volunteer fire departments. Learn more and apply for a chance to be selected at www.nvfc.org/nutellastacksforgivingback![]()
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Summer conference info is now available:![]()
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The Fire Chief of the Year Award is the most prestigious honor the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs can bestow upon its chief fire officer executives. The award was conceived to recognize truly outstanding fire chiefs whose actions and leadership in their profession, home, community and country, serve as an example and challenge for all other chief fire executives throughout the southeast![]()
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The MFCA website is currently down. We are working to get it restored as soon as possible.
Nominations Opened for the SEAFC 2024 Fire Chief of the Year![]()
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The Fire Chief of the Year Award is the most prestigious honor the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs can bestow upon its chief fire officer executives. The award was conceived to recognize truly outstanding fire chiefs whose actions and leadership in their profession, home, community and country, serve as an example and challenge for all other chief fire executives throughout the southeast![]()
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#MSFA is hiring! Our Instructor Assessment has been rescheduled 2/6-2/7. Deadline to apply also extended, January 19th. ow.ly/t23350Qjrhy
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of recently retired Fire Inspector Frank Beasley. Inspector Beasley dedicated 36 years of his life to the Clarksdale Fire Department and the citizens of Clarksdale. Frank was an advocate for his community, where his life’s work was not only dedicated to the fire service, but he also spent countless hours directing youth programs. He was well known and liked throughout the whole city. He brought joy to many faces through his mentoring programs, sports organizations and community outreach programs through the fire department. Everyone at CFD would like to express our deepest love and condolences to our brother’s family during this time. We ask that the community lift them up in your prayers. Services will be announced by his family.
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MS Fire Service Instructors, Training Chiefs, Training Officers. MS Fire Service Training Chief's/Training Officer's Conference. As the weather turns colder we want to remind you and your families to be fire safe. When using space heaters always remember to keep a safe zone of 3 feet around the heater. Also never use extention cords or power strips with them.
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For more info for Attendance, Vendor, Sponsor and Hotel info, Please go to the website at the following link: www.msfirechiefs.org/content.aspx?id=1147
Mike Chaney, Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal, announces a new program, administered by his department, designed to provide monetary benefits to first responders stricken by an occupational-related cancer. Read more here: www.mid.ms.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2023/Pressrel103023.pdf![]()
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On Monday, October 30, 2023, the Mississippi Insurance Department filed a proposed Regulation (attached) entitled “First Responder Health and Safety Act Claims Procedures” with the Secretary of State’s Office. Under the proposed Regulation, eligible first responders could receive up to $50,000 in the course of their lifetime. Written comments in response to the![]()
proposed Regulation will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 27, 2023. Interested parties may submit their written comments to the following email address: FirstResponderFund@mid.ms.gov
This week’s theme is “Halloween Safety.” Halloween is a fun, and spooky, time of the year for kids, but it’s up to you to keep them safe. Did you know that decorations are the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires each year? More than 1/3 of these fires were started by a candle. #halloween #FireSafetyTips #FirePrevention
Two Vicksburg firefighters dead in crash on I-20 - Vicksburg Daily News
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crash on I-20 West at the Clay Street exit claimed the lives of two Vicksburg Fire Department firefighters. Pssst....the 2024 catalog has been posted and is now live on our website! Just note registration is not live yet; we will keep you posted when you can register for classes, and the Selection Committee will meet. #MSFA![]()
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Next week is National Fire Prevention Week. We hope you will be able to join us as we and the rest of the Nation honor our Fallen Brothers and Sisters in the Line of Duty. Our Fallen Firefighter Memorial will be held on Tuesday, October 10, at 10:00 a.m. #MSFA
Mississippi Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter Conference will be on January 30, 2024 - February 2, 2024 in Ridgeland, MS. More information will be available soon.
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Waldorf University partners with the Mississippi Fire Chief and Firefighters association to offer an annual scholarship to their members. This scholarship can be applied towards an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, up to 60 credit hours of 36 consecutive months. Applications are open on our website until October 31, then the scholarship will be awarded at the mid-winter conference Jan 31 - Feb 2. Apply now at waldorf.edu/miss-fire!
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Clarksdale Fire Department is sponsoring a raffle for 2 of our brothers who are facing very unfortunate health circumstances. Donations will help with medical expenses and travel expenses for their families. Please consider purchasing a ticket for a chance at 2 great raffle items. If you cannot donate, please pray for these men to have a speedy recovery and thank God for the grace that he has given to the both of them along with the strength to fight their illnesses.![]()
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FIRE CHIEF ROCKY NABORS experienced a hemorrhagic stroke 3 weeks ago and is currently at Methodist University in recovery. Chief Nabors is under an induced coma and medical staff is looking to wean him off of sedation any day. If you know Chief Nabors you know that he is a born fighter, although he will still have a long road to recovery. Chief Nabors has been a catalyst to the department’s success and has given his best effort to the citizens for the last 33 years.![]()
CAPTAIN EDDIE BRIGHT recently found out that he had a cancerous tumor on his right kidney. With early detection doctors made the decision to remove his kidney with an expedited procedure. Within a few days he not only found out he had a cancerous tumor on his kidney but he was only born with 1 kidney. Captain Bright went from being a company officer on the busiest fire truck in the city, to going on disability and being on dialysis within a week. Captain Bright has made a great recovery from surgery and is keeping his spirits high as he adjusts to dialysis life style. He is set to retire this fall and plans to keep life as normal as possible. Captain Bright has been a team player for the department for 25 years and was ready to give the department and citizens many more years.![]()
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Clarksdale Citizens! Friends! Family! Fire Service Members and other public servants please help these great men during their time of need!![]()
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Timeline photos#MSFA is Hiring!!! We are thrilled to announce we are adding to our instructional staff! Assessment will be held 9/6 & 9/7 with application deadline 8/23. See link below. Questions can be directed to HR Director Cindy Stevenson CStevenson@msfa.ms.gov![]()
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David Moore Obituary - Poplarville, MS
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Celebrate the life of David Moore, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of White Funeral Home. The City of Louisville Fire Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Applications can be picked up at Station 1, City Hall, or online at www.cityoflouisvillems.com/fire-department.html All applications must be completed and turned in by 5:00 PM August 11, 2023. For questions feel free to contact Fire Chief Robert Hutto at Rhutto.LouisvilleFD@Gmail.com
Two weeks, June 22, we #celebrate #MSFA Executive Director Terry Wages is hanging it up after 32 years of #Dedication as he retires at the end of the month!
The first 3,000 of 45,000 smoke alarms have arrived. Read more: www.mid.ms.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2023/Pressrel060623.pdf
We look forward to seeing you next week at the Mississippi Association of Supervisors 2023 Annual Convention in Biloxi. Stop by our booth and say hello!![]()
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Follow the link for a tentative agenda for the 86th Annual MS Fire Chief's an MS Fire Fighter's Association Summer Conference![]()
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Mark your calendars and make sure you join us for a day of networking and learning from experts from NFPA with others from around the state. You do not want to miss out on this excellent event. And did we mention it is all FREE? Yes that is right. FREE learning, networking, and food. We look forward to seeing everyone. You can scan the qr codes below or click the links below. We welcome anyone who wants to be a vendor also![]()
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