Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association

09/01/2026

by Alex Air Apparatus

Tested Fiercely by American Firefighters
Firefighters don’t evaluate gear sitting in a classroom. They evaluate it crawling down hallways and advancing lines.
For the past five years, American crews have been wearing AirBoss during training and live-fire evolutions, pushing it through the same conditions they face on the job. Every adjustment, every refinement, every improvement came from firefighters who expect their equipment to work without excuses.
That kind of testing builds confidence you can feel when you strap in. See how AirBoss was developed with firefighter input at https://ersusa.co/4udqv7A {Made for America Page}

08/31/2026

Submissions are due tomorrow, September 1!

There’s still time to submit your articles, cover photo ideas, and advertising materials for consideration in the Fall issue of The Minnesota Fire Chief.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your department or organization featured!

Send your submissions to [email protected].

08/28/2026

Join Dylan Ferguson, Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services, at the 2026 Annual Conference as he presents “Inside of Office of EMS.”

This three-hour session will give fire and EMS leaders an inside look at the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS), including its responsibilities, recent initiatives, and the State EMS Strategic Plan. Ferguson will also cover regulatory and investigative processes, EMS credentialing requirements, and common compliance issues.

Through practical examples and lessons learned from enforcement trends, attendees will gain valuable insight into working effectively with OEMS while supporting compliant, high-quality EMS operations.

Don’t miss this informative session at the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 14–17 in Duluth.

Register now: https://www.msfca.org/attendee-information

08/27/2026

by CNH Architects

Email from CNH Architects The Official Newsletter of CNH FROM CONSTRAINT TO CLARITY: A FIRST LOOK AT CHASKA'S PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY CNH Architects recently co-hosted a tour of the Chaska Public Safet

08/26/2026

The 2026 MSFCA Fire Prevention Poster Contest theme is: Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower. Submissions are due to the MSFCA office by December 31st!

Find more information, contest rules and view previous winning posters: https://www.msfca.org/poster-contest

08/24/2026

Join us on Monday, March 29, 2027, for Fire Service Day at the Capitol—an important chance to meet with Minnesota legislators and advocate for the needs of the state’s fire service

Learn more and register by March 22 here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VmdlqOljd022_f_lem2a7EihnNKKxd5LoaONghjCo4tUNERHRDJVRVY3QU1NUFhLRUJHVEMzNVBGQS4u

08/21/2026

Join Chief Chris Armstrong, Founder of The Thinking Chief Leadership Group, LLC, at the 2026 Annual Conference as he presents “Lead the Culture or Inherit It: What Fire Service Culture Protects, Tolerates, and Passes Down.”

Chief Armstrong will challenge attendees to take a closer look at the culture within their departments and the lessons being taught every day, often without anyone realizing it. Through an interactive session, he’ll explore how leadership, accountability, double standards, silence, and everyday actions shape organizational culture and influence the next generation of fire service leaders.

Attendees will gain practical tools for identifying unspoken rules, recognizing culture drift, and understanding what they are personally teaching through their leadership.

Don’t miss this impactful session at the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 14–17 in Duluth.

Register now: https://www.msfca.org/attendee-information

08/20/2026

by Dinges Fire Company

HME Ahrens-Fox has been at the forefront of manufacturing top-notch fire trucks that stand up to the rigors of firefighting. Their commitment to quality, durability, and quick delivery sets them apart in the industry, ensuring that firefighters have the reliable equipment they need to protect communities. Check out available pumpers or contact us for details below:

https://firetrucks.com/available-pumpers/
https://www.dingesfire.com/apparatus-2/request-a-meeting/

HME Ahrens-Fox

08/19/2026

Exhibitor space is filling up for the MSFCA 2026 Annual Conference!
Reserve your booth today to secure your spot and connect with fire service professionals from across the state.

Learn more and register here: https://www.msfca.org/vendor-information