Southeastern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs

06/17/2024

Rest in peace, Chief Warfield. Chief Warfield was a past President of the SMAFC as well as the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs -MAFC . Throughout his career and throughout his retirement years, he continued to touch the lives of many throughout the Michigan fire service. Rest well, Chief Warfield, and thank you for your service.
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05/07/2024

SMAFC ARCHIVES- 1st SMAFC President Roy Mottesheard. - Roy Mottesheard was a notable figure in the history of firefighting in Michigan, having served as the Fire Chief of Dearborn for over 20 years. During his tenure he was often recognized for his contributions to his community and the region. His legacy includes not only his leadership in Dearborn but also his early involvement with the Southeastern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs (SMAFC). He was elected the first SMAFC President in 1928. He would subsequently serve as President of the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs -MAFC in 1931 and President of the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs in 1938.

05/06/2024

Join us at the Midwest Fire Rescue Expo!

Only two weeks until Midwest Fire Rescue Expo! Are you registered yet? There's still time. Visit: https://loom.ly/m9nAb6E

05/05/2024

Last week, SMAFC board members joined board members from the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs -MAFC and the other Michigan Fire Chief Regions at the Congressional Fire Services Institute in Washington DC. Over the course of 3 days our chiefs met with numerous members of Congress, advocating for support of issues important to the Michigan fire service including: the continued funding of AFG and SAFER grants, lithium ion battery standards, EMS funding and the National Fire Fighter Cancer Registry.

03/27/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's EXPO in Grand Rapids!

02/11/2024

The fire service’s supporters in the U.S. House of Representatives continue to strive to save the AFG and SAFER grant programs. The programs are scheduled for termination on September 30. Representatives Michael Bost (R-IL) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) have drafted a letter asking House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to add the Fire Grants and Safety Act to the annual appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is important to get as many Representatives as we can to sign this letter to show that Congress does not want to kill the AFG and SAFER program. Please contact your Representatives and tell them to sign the Bost-Pascrell “Dear Colleague” letter to save the AFG and SAFER programs.

My name is Name and I am a Job Title at Department Name/Organization in Town, State. Add in a sentence about the work your organization does for your district/community here. I am writing today to urge you to sign the House Dear Colleague supporting the inclusion of the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S...

02/09/2024

The AFG and SAFER programs are set to expire on September 30, 2024. All the national fire organizations have been working to enact the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870/H.R. 4090) which would reauthorize both grant programs, but your help is needed! Please visit CFSI at https://loom.ly/8nlR9FM for information on how you can help.

Congress established the AFG grant program in 2000. For over 20 years, the program has served as a vital source of funding for many career, combination, and volunteer departments that continue to do more with less. With these grants, departments can purchase equipment, training, and other department...

12/08/2023

Don't forget to register for this year's Holiday Luncheon at the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck on December 14th. You do not have to be a member to attend, and guests are welcome.

Company name will be mentioned during the meeting. Promo materials handed out to attendees, or placed on lunch tables. Sponsorship does not include lunch.

11/30/2023

Don't forget to register for our upcoming holiday get together on December 14th. We will be returning to the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck (Great time last year). Register at www.michiefs.org! Bring a friend!

WMFCA will hold their holiday luncheon and installation of board members on 12/6 in Belmont. Staff, family and friends are welcome!
SMAFC will hold their holiday luncheon on 12/14 in Hamtramck. Guests are welcome.
To register for either event (or both...), please visit www.michiefs.org!

11/29/2023

Meeting of the Southeastern Michigan Fire Chiefs in 1940. Picture taken in front of the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn, Michigan.

07/08/2023

Just in case your looking

We are seeking applicants for Fire Chief, please see the posting for details and contact information.

05/12/2023

Congrats Mr President