MSFCA Annual Conference

The MSFCA Annual Conference is an essential gathering for fire service professionals and enthusiasts, hosted by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. This event will showcase a variety of fire safety initiatives, including live demonstrations of kitchen fire safety units presented by leading fire departments from the region. Notable exhibitors include the New Brighton Fire Department, Edina Fire Department, and Medicine Lake Fire & Rescue, each demonstrating their state-of-the-art Kitchen Fire Safety Demo Units. These demonstrations are categorized under the Central category and are designed to educate attendees on effective kitchen fire prevention strategies.The conference will feature a robust schedule, including an opening symposium titled Still Standing. Still Smiling and a closing symposium focused on The Unspoken Realities: The Unknown Impacts of Navigating a Fire Service Career. Esteemed speakers will include Gregg Lindberg, Burnsville City Manager; Tanya Schwartz, Burnsville Police Chief; and Terry Ritchie, Burnsville Assistant Chief, among others. The event aims to address both the technical aspects of fire safety as well as the mental health challenges faced by fire service professionals. This year's award for Fire Officer of the Year in the category of under 10,000 population will also be presented during the conference, recognizing outstanding contributions in the fire service community.