June 2019
Social Media Corner

You fight fires. You rescue people from burning buildings, smashed cars and icy lakes. Kids look up to you. Adults respect you (most of the time). You know what that means? You have a lot of great social media content sitting at your fingertips.

Read the full article for some tips and ideas for creating a Facebook page or Twitter account that people will want to follow.

Jen Longaecker
Public Information Officer and
Social Media Coordinator, MN DPS

Rental Units Available for Public Fire Safety Education

Did you know the MSFCA Public Education Committee has resources that can add the WOW factor to your next community event?!

Click the links for each resource or read the full article in the link below:





Kellie Murphy-Ringate
MSFCA Public Education Committee
Governor's Fire Prevention Day - Volunteers Needed
Friday, August 23, 2019 | MN State Fair
The Public Education Committee is looking for outgoing, people orientated, and enthusiastic volunteers for the 2019 Governor’s Fire Prevention Day at the Fair. Volunteers will be asked to pull people out of the crowd and have them participate in the display. Volunteers will teach people from the crowd how to slide a lid on a stovetop/grease fire and give other kitchen safety tips.
 
Volunteers will receive  FREE  admission to the fair and a sturdy, reusable, and also famous red grocery bag from the MN Chapter of National Fire Sprinkler Association filled will free goodies.

Booth location and other information will be mailed out to the volunteers before the event.
 
This is not to be confused with the live grease fire demonstration that is done at the St. Paul Fire Dept. Kitchen Fire Safety Trailer.

All volunteers must be registered by July 10, 2019.
2019 Awards Banquet Tickets for Guests

Each Annual Conference registration includes one (1) banquet ticket this year. If your spouse or a guest is attending with you, additional tickets may be purchased at $40 each. 

As a courtesy, any attendees who are coming for the Conference, but not staying for the banquet, are welcome to leave their ticket with staff at registration to “pay it forward" for someone who may need an extra ticket on site. Please feel free to discuss transferring banquet tickets with other members in your department or region prior to the conference.
2019 Memorial Service - Honoree Names Submissions

MSFCA members who have passed away since the 2018 Annual Conference will be honored during the Memorial Service on Friday, October 18th at the DECC during this year’s Annual Conference. Please submit honoree names by Wednesday, July 31st.
New Awards Submission Deadline - July 31st
Fire Officer of the Year
  • Population under 10,000
  • Population over 10,000

Public Fire Education Awards
  • Firefighter/Department Recognition
  • Community/Partner Recognition
  • Civillian
Governor's Fire Prevention Day Fire Explorer Challenge

The Minnesota Fire Exploring Association will be hosting a competition in which over 20 posts will compete in Ladder Raise, Room Search, Spinal Immobilization, Pub Ed Presentation, and more. This event is free so register today.

Posts may sign-up multiple teams but each must consist of at least 4 youth. Youth may not compete on more than one team.

Friday, August 23rd at the
Minnesota State Fair
Fire Service Day with the Minnesota Twins!

Come on down to Target Field with your fellow service-folk, family and friends and join us for some big-league action and fun! We hope to see you!

Special Discounted Seating Available:

  • Field Box Mid: $36
  • The Deck: $28
  • Grandstand: $15

Sunday, August 25th at 1:10pm
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers
Contribute Content for MSFCA Publications

All MSFCA members are encouraged to submit articles to be considered for the quarterly Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine and the monthly MSFCA E-Newsletters. Submitted articles should be primarily Minnesota based, contribute to the success of all fire departments and aid in the advancement of MSFCA’s mission.

Selected articles will be published in upcoming publications, and if printed in the Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine, will be considered for the Frank Oberg Story Award. This award, also known as the “article of the year”, pays tribute to Frank Oberg, former Chief Officer in multiple Minnesota fire departments, and Editor of the Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine in the 70’s and 80’s. 
2019 MSFCA Bugle Sponsors
Below are the 2019 sponsors as of June.
5-Bugle
4-Bugle
Important 2019 Dates

Minnesota State
Fire Chiefs Association
800-743-0911