Mississippi Fire Fighter's Association

06/05/2026

We appreciate John Kubala coming to document and share our amazing conference. Stay tuned to his page as more great things are to come!

Follow the link to view his video!

Held at the IP hotel in Biloxi, MS near the beaches of the gulf coast.

06/03/2026

🚨 We Need Your Help! 🚨

The new Federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Presumptive Cancer legislation is now in effect, and it could provide critical financial support to families who may not realize they are eligible.

Under this new law, eligible survivors of public safety officers who died from occupational cancer may receive a federal line-of-duty death benefit of up to $461,656.

We have a limited window to identify eligible families! Please help us spread the word and reach those who may qualify.

The legislation:

• Applies to firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and other qualifying public safety officers.

• Creates a federal presumption that certain cancers are job-related, eliminating the burden on families to prove a specific exposure caused the disease.

• Applies retroactively to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2020.

• Includes a three-year filing period for eligible claims prior to January 1, 2026.

General eligibility requirements include:
• At least 5 years of service prior to diagnosis
• Cancer diagnosed within 15 years of separation from service
• Cancer resulted in death or permanent and total disability

Covered cancers include:
• Brain
• Lung
• Prostate
• Breast
• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Mesothelioma
• Colon/Colorectal
• Kidney
• Thyroid
• Melanoma and other qualifying skin cancers
• Multiple Myeloma
• Testicular
• Ovarian
• Bladder
• Esophageal
• Stomach
• Additional qualifying cancers identified under the legislation

If you know the family of a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMS provider, or other public safety officer who died from cancer, please share this information with them. Many families may be unaware that they are now eligible for federal benefits.

06/02/2026

Thank you Vice President at-Large Robert Hutto and the Executive Board for presenting this gift to me at conference. You all sure know how to make a person feel good. Let's roll on! Make progress, waves, and accomplishments along the way. Thank You All!

06/01/2026

As we have wrapped up another incredible Mississippi Firefighters Association Summer Conference, we want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank the outstanding vendors and partners who attended and helped make this event a success.

From showcasing innovative products and services to sharing valuable knowledge and resources, your presence added tremendous value to our conference experience. Many of you went above and beyond by sponsoring events and activities throughout the week, including helping make our Friday night social event at the Point Pavilion such a memorable gathering for our attendees.

A special thank you to:

Faulkner University, Gulf Atlantic Supply, Whelen Engineering, NAFECO, Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi State Fire Academy, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Mississippi Partners in preparedness, Acadian Ambulance, ComSouth, Delta Fire & Safety, Central Alabama Training Solutions, Mississippi Insurance Department, Southeast Management Services, Bernard Insurance Agency, MSFire, Mississippi Fire Service Instructors association, First Due, Mississippi Burn Camp, C Spire, A-1 Fire Equipment, Priority Ambulance, Mississippi PERI Program, National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Southern States Fire, Culotta Insurance & Investments, Motorola Solutions/Jackson Communications, F & D Challenge Coins, Olinde Porche Insurance, Exact Sciences Corporation, Performance Rescue/TNT Rescue Systems, Pandit Law Firm, McCabe Restoration, Geaux Teche, Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Stryker, MES Life Safety, Tupelo Regional Training Center, Armand Advertising, The Southern Connection, Waldorf University, Solutions of New Orleans, Deep South Fire Trucks, ExxonMobil, and Zoll.

Your continued support of Mississippi’s fire service, emergency responders, and public safety professionals is greatly appreciated. We encourage everyone to support the businesses and organizations that support us.

Thank you for helping make the 89th Annual Summer Conference one of our best yet. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

06/01/2026

🔦 Sponsor Spotlight 🔦

A sincere thank you to our Bronze Sponsors, Global Medical Response and US Fire Pump Company LLC, for their support of the 89th Annual MFCA/MFFA Summer Conference.

Their partnership helps strengthen the fire and emergency services that serve communities across Mississippi. We are grateful for their commitment and support.

06/01/2026

🔦 Sponsor Spotlight 🔦

A big thank you to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for their support of the 89th Annual MFCA/MFFA Summer Conference as a Silver Sponsor.

We appreciate their commitment to the fire service and their support of the firefighters and fire chiefs who serve communities across Mississippi.

Thank you for helping make this conference a success!

06/01/2026

🔦 Sponsor Spotlight 🔦

The Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and Mississippi Firefighters Association would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our Gold Sponsors, Special Risk Insurance and Pafford EMS.

Their support of the 89th Annual MFCA/MFFA Summer Conference helps make this event possible and demonstrates their continued commitment to the fire and emergency services across Mississippi.

Thank you for your partnership and your investment in those who serve.

06/01/2026

🔦 Vendor/Sponsor Spotlight 🔦

The Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and Mississippi Firefighters Association would like to recognize and thank our Platinum Sponsors — Sunbelt Fire, TEN-8 Fire & Safety, and BFA.

Their continued support of the 89th Annual Summer Conference helps provide valuable training, education, networking opportunities, and resources for Mississippi’s fire service.

We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to the firefighters and fire chiefs of Mississippi.

05/31/2026

Thank you to the UMMC Resuscitation training center for being yet another new experience to this years conference!