Heading to Ocean City this weekend for SpringFest? Stop on by the inlet and grab your 💵$10,000 💵Raffle Tickets from members of our Ways and Means Committee! Tickets will be drawn on Wednesday morning, June 24th, at the OC Convention Center “You’ve got to be in it to win it!”

#StopTheStigma Register today for a FREE certification course for Fire & EMS personnel (and their families!) in Mental Health First Aid! May 30, 2026, 8:00am-4:00pm MFRI Headquarters, College Park Lunch will be provided. zfrmz.com/Ssw9bKLg2KtNQmEFzx…

It’s VOLUNTEER WEEK!! Our Fire Service Volunteers across the state support these initiatives and are often the sole foundation of service in their communities. We invite you to share your Volunteer Week moments with us to help showcase your outstanding membership!

Training Announcement: Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy June 8-12, 2026 Garrett College, McHenry MD Registration Open through April 24 - garrettcollege.edu/fire-acad… For more information contact: [email protected] / 301-387-3026

Planning to attend the 2026 Annual Fire Service Parade in Berlin? Bring the kiddos down early for a stroll through town, maybe a bite to eat, and of course, an opportunity to “touch-a- truck”! 🚒🚑 Hope to see you there!

RESPONDING TO PIPELINE EMERGENCIES - FREE Train-the-Trainer Class - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8am-4pm Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Headquarters - College Park, MD mfri.org/register/HMS-111-S0…

Registration is Open to participate in this year’s Convention Kickoff/Annual State Fire Service Parade in Historic Downtown Berlin! 🚒🚑🛺🚨🥁 Registration includes the post-parade afterparty and parade awards at the paddock of Ocean Downs Casino.🏆🏅 HTTPS://FORM.JOTFORM.COM/JRE…

CONVENTION NOTICE: Check out this year’s Convention and Conference Information Packet here: convention.msfa.org/2026-con…. Visiting convention.msfa.org often is the best way to stay informed and up to date on all things Convention!

Training Notice: UM BWMC & UMMC Stroke & Cardiac Conference 2026. Registration is free for EMS providers! cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/str…

New Parade Location for MSFA Convention 2026! See convention.msfa.org/msfa-202… for more details!

All Departments submitting their annual dues, please mail to: Financial Secretary Vocke PO Box 401 Jarrettsville MD 21084 Make checks payable to “MSFA”. Thank you!

From our table to yours, have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

To all of our servicemen and women who proudly served our Nation, we thank you and honor you today and always.🇺🇸

The Great State of Maryland has some of the very best, dedicated and unwavering First Responders. Today and everyday, we express our deepest gratitude for all that you do for your communities.

Volunteering with your local fire department = real impact. Support your community, gain new skills, and be part of something bigger. Get involved today at MarylandVolunteer.org

They were our brothers, sisters, friends, family, loved ones. Hold their memories close. Be kind to one another. Today, we hope you find peace and comfort in the presence of those around you while we honor and remember each precious life that was lost on this day 24 years ago.

Today, Maryland will begin to onboard to NERIS Data. If the OSFM has your contact information, you will receive an email on how to onboard. If you do not receive an email or need assistance, contact Joe Walters, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal [email protected]