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Honoring Volunteer Firefighters

Every 23 seconds, somewhere is the country, firefighters are responding to a call. And what's surprising is that 72% of those fire fighters are volunteers. Peter Greenberg looks at the people, who are likely to your neighbor, co-worker, or handy man who give their time to protect and save our lives.


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Attention Active Minnesota Volunteer and Paid-On-Call Firefighters

Please Click here to take Retention survey

If you are NOT currently on a Minnesota Fire Department please do not take this survey. Other surveys will be posted shortly for non fire department personnel and civilians.

Thank you for taking the time to complete our thirteen (13) question survey.You will be able to complete this short survey once from your computer.

2011 FESTIVAL OF TRIBUTE & HONOR

An exciting event is planned for September 2011 in Minneapolis to honor Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, all branches of the Armed Forces and Veterans. The event is sponsored by the New Hope Community Services of America, Inc., http://www.nhcsa-mn.org. It is the idea of founder Frank Tagliano. The MN State Volunteer Firefighters Assn., was invited to serve as liaison to the volunteer fire service community to get the message out about the event.  More details here


The Volunteer Fire Service Needs YOU!

Neighbors helping neighbors...

the volunteer fire service.

Have you ever thought of becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Minnesota's Volunteer Fire Departments are always looking for people who are interested in becoming part of a special team. Enjoy a rewarding experience and make new friendships, all while serving the community you live in and protecting your neighbors.

No experience is necessary... all volunteers will receive the equipment and training required for the job, at no cost to you.

Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter is a long honored tradition of this country.

What does it take to become a Volunteer?

Most cities and towns set their own requirements; check with your local fire department. However, many departments want you to: Find a fire department that serves (map) your area near you - click here pdf (925bk)

Checkout the Recruitment page;
Recruitment Page

Station Links
http://msvfa.org/links_mn_fd.html


The Firefighters that operate this Fire Boat are Volunteers. You could be part of the Greenwood Fire Department Marine Division also.





Message from the MSVFA Chair Cal Larson

The Minnesota State Volunteer Firefighters Association welcomes all to the association and our fluid website. MSVFA is committed to the individuals concerns and needs at the local, state, and national level. At the local level, we will help with your needs as a firefighter. At the state and national level, we will work hard on issues that affect volunteer and paid on call firefighters regarding legislation and policy in the fire service.

This has become necessary in Minnesota as the volunteer and paid on call firefighters do not have a voice that is working specifically for the largest portion of the fire service, YOU! 75% of the firefighters in Minnesota are volunteer and paid on call individuals.

Again, welcome to the MSVFA.

Cal Larson

Chair of the MSVFA

Message from the MSVFA Chair Archive Menu - Message

 

Why a "volunteer firefighters" association?


That question is a natural one to ask and an easy one to answer. Other professional people are associated for the same reason, COMMUNICATIONS and SUPPORT.

 Minnesota has no organization that has as its "main focus" the rank and file volunteer or paid-on-call firefighter.
  • The MSFCA represents Chiefs Issues.
  • The MSFDA represents Department issues.
  • The MPFF represents Career firefighter issues.
THESE ARE ALL GREAT ORGANIZATIONS.THE MSVFA ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS YOUR INTERESTS.
The MSVFA strives to create and environment where professionalism abounds. Having good old fashion competition between members is a great way to practice every day skills and have some fun with family and friends. We believe this will have a positive impact on recruitment. Check out the competition menu item below.

You are acquainted with the operations of your department but so many times important outside information seldom finds its way to the rank and file firefighters of a fire department. By becoming an active member you can have information come directly to you.

We share information on recruitment and retention, personnel and labor issues, relationships with management, equipment changes, problem fires, methods of funding, social activities and many other subjects. We will work to help "you" with issues in your organization.

We worked together on legislation that affects the Volunteer Firefighter and the Fire Service. The MSVFA worked for Minnesota volunteer firefighters in Washington DC on the Federal level with our representatives to Congress as well as our State Lobbying. Going to bat [hard ball] lobbying in Washington DC for legislation like HR 943 - S. 1466 and other legislation that benefits volunteers.

MSVFA Chair Cal Larson and the Board of Governors invite you to become an active member of the MSVFA.



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The MSVFA WILL represent YOU and YOUR issues as a firefighter. 








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