NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

STATE FIRE MARSHALS

DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

State Fire Marshals attending the NFPA Fire Marshal forum

in Quincy, MA.

Principal Membership

Eligibility: State Fire Marshal or equivalent in each state. Principal Members are full voting members of NASFM.

 

Associate Membership
Eligibility: Staff members from State Fire Marshal offices who have been appointed by the State Fire Marshal to assist with NASFM issues. Associate members are non-voting members. 

NASFM Membership

NASFM Monthly Leadership Exchange

Principle Member Benefit:  President Desrochers and the Board of Directors are proud to host this monthly opportunity for principal, associate, and life members to come together in a virtual environment to exchange educational and situational information.

Each month will consist of an educational presentation of interest and followed by an open discussion by any attendee. The calls are kept under a strict 60 minutes of duration.

The Next Virtual Call is November 21, 2024 @ 3pm Eastern

Please mark your calendars and watch for a NEW meeting invite from Executive Director Butch Browning.  If you are a Principle Member and not receiving the invite, please let us know.    

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Great Symposiums Need Great Presentations

A great Symposium needs great presenters! NASFM, IFMA, and NCOAA are excited to announce the Call for Presentations for the upcoming 2025 Symposium. This is your chance to share your expertise with fire marshals, safety advocates, and industry professionals from across the nation.

Event Highlights: This symposium will feature fast-moving, engaging presentations focused on cutting-edge topics relevant to the fire service industry. The event will include joint sessions with all three organizations, as well as breakouts for NCOAA (carbon monoxide awareness) and IFMA (fire marshal-specific issues).

Suggested Presentation Topics: We’re looking for presentations that align with the symposium's theme, Disasters Never Sleep!, and cover areas such as:

  • Leadership

  • Fire Origin and Cause / Arson Abatement

  • Codes and Plans Review

  • Emergency Services / Disaster Response

  • Community Risk Reduction (CRR)

  • Technology and Innovations

  • State Fire Training

  • Current Trends and Emerging Issues

Submission Information:

Proposals are due by January 15, 2025, and should be submitted in a Word document via email (see below for the link). Please include the following:

  • Presentation Title

  • Presentation Description and Abstract 

  • Discussion Points, Learning Objectives, and Key Information

  • Presenter bio(s)

  • Contact details (email, phone, and address)

  • Length (preferred 20-30 minutes; max 1 hour) 

Individuals selected to present at the NASFM Annual Symposium will receive a one-day complimentary registration, which includes access to symposium sessions. However, NASFM does not cover travel expenses, nor does it provide compensation for speaker presentations. We look forward to receiving your innovative and informative proposals!  Selections will be finalized by January 2025.

Let’s come together to make this a truly impactful symposium!

Submit today and be part of this landmark event!

NCOAA presentation proposals will be accepted HERE

NASFM and IFMA presentation proposals will be accepted HERE

35th ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY SYMPOSIUM 

The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) is excited to announce the 35th Annual Fire Prevention & Safety Symposium, set to take place in Biloxi, Mississippi, August 10-14, 2025. This year’s symposium will be hosted by Mississippi State Fire Marshal Connie Dolan and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The theme for 2025 is:

"All Hours, All Hazards: Disasters Never Sleep!"

NASFM is partnering once again with two esteemed national organizations for this event. The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA), which joined NASFM two years ago, will continue its mission to address carbon monoxide poisoning and support survivors in leading healthy, productive lives. The International Fire Marshal Association (IFMA), a section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will also return, representing local fire marshals. Together, these organizations will provide an exceptional platform for networking and addressing critical issues such as disaster mitigation, response, recovery, code enforcement, fire investigations, and community risk reduction.

NASFM has a long-standing history of collaborating with industry leaders, addressing fire prevention challenges, and promoting innovative solutions to save lives. This symposium is where state and local fire officials, safety advocates, and industry experts come together to share knowledge and strategies.

Save the Date: August 10-14, 2025

Join us for this landmark conference in August 2025 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Registration and additional details will be available in January. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate with national fire safety leaders!

Symposium Registration Coming SOON!


FIRE MARSHALS IN ACTION

18th Annual Truman Legacy Symposium Focuses on Fire Prevention & Life Safety in Key West, Florida

Executive Director Butch Browning & Board Member Mike Morgan attended and represented NASFM.

North Carolina SFM Brian Taylor addressing State Fire Marshals

at the NFPA Forum.

 

NASFM would like to congratulate Chief Donna Black on becoming the next US Deputy Fire Administrator.

State Fire Marshal Director Joanne Rice and Chief Butch Browning proudly addressed the members of the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association at their annual conference. NASFM is proud partners with our local fire officials

UPCOMING EVENTS

FY 2024 AFG Grant Application Period - Opened

Attention: The FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application period opens Nov. 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. ET and closes Dec. 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET.

Plan your FY 2024 AFG application by reviewing the FY 2024 AFG NOFO today at AFG Grant Documents | FEMA.gov.

TRAINING & MEETINGS

Maximizing the Impact of Fire Prevention and Safety

FREE NASFM TRAINING! 

All online training offerings available through NASFM, click here


International Building Code (IBC) egress committee voted 13-1 to approve the single exit stairway provision with the following modification: 

Floor modification Link Here!

NASFM Partnership Aims to Increase Kidney Donations for Firefighters

Firefighters and their families, as well as staff with any state fire marshal office, who are bravely battling the hardship of kidney disease now have a lifeline through the Kidneys for First Responders program.

Kidneys for First Responders connects those who want to support firefighters, emergency medical service providers and law enforcement officers by facilitating a living kidney donation. You more than likely know someone who is impacted by kidney disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million people in the U.S., and approximately 90% of those with kidney disease don’t know they have it.

The only program in the country that focuses on community-directed living kidney donation for first responders, Kidneys for First Responders has helped facilitate different types of kidney donations, such as one to a New York Police Department officer, which was initiated when an altruistic donor stepped up and asked that their kidney donation support a police officer in need.

The program uses many mechanisms to facilitate kidney donations, including paired kidney exchange. This is when a person who wishes to donate a kidney to help a firefighter or their family is entered into a pool, and their kidney donation can begin a chain of paired exchange transplants that ends with a compatible transplant to a member within the firefighter community. This innovation saves three to four lives through each kidney donation. While the donation is still anonymous, the donor guides where their kidney goes, even though they don’t know the person in need.

Based on statistics from the National Institutes of Health, approximately 11,000 first responders in the country have End Stage Kidney Disease and currently need, or will shortly need, a life-saving kidney. Your team now has the tools, team and support to provide employees, retirees and their families who need a kidney transplant or are looking to support a member of the firefighter community.

NASFM will work with member PIOs to communicate this resource through the most efficient and appropriate channels. Contact info@kidneysforcommunities.org or 1-800-575-KDNY (5369) with any questions. Learn more about the Kidneys for First Responders program here.

The program is a joint effort of Kidneys for Communities, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, First Responder Center for Excellence, and Knox Company.

Go to the Website HERE! 

Reminder: Red Cross Home Fire Response as a Community Service

The Red Cross responds to a disaster every 8 minutes. Our volunteers are always ready to help families post-disaster, 24/7. The most frequent disaster Red Cross responds to is a home fire.

We can help families start their road to recovery when called upon at our exclusive fire department line: 833-583-3111. When contacted by emergency services, Red Cross can mobilize and assist families with support including emergency lodging, financial assistance and emotional support.

Red Cross is grateful for our partnership with Fire Service, and we invite you to check out Rosa’s Story, a powerful 2 min video of what it meant for one community member to receive help in their recovery.

As we enter fall & winter months and a potential uptick in seasonal home fires, please share the number above with your local fire and emergency communications stakeholders. Your help is

greatly appreciated in amplifying this message of how to contact us and initiate help for families after a home fire disaster.

If you wish to seek a point of contact in your area, you may search here by zip code for your nearest Red Cross office and additional contact information.

Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office Newsletter

Extra! Extra! The November issue of The Gated Wye is here!

With the holidays right around the corner, this issue is packed with essential fire safety tips! Inside, you'll find holiday cooking safety guidelines and the latest updates from our incident management team in North Carolina. We’re also celebrating community success stories, like the impact of our wildfire season staffing grant and a special feature on Chiloquin Fire & Rescue's inspiring team!

Don't miss out—download your copy now to stay informed and safe this holiday season!

This newsletter is available in a downloadable PDF.
November 2024 - The Gated Wye - PDF


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