About Michigan State Firemen’s Association
Learn more about Michigan State Firemen’s Association. Our organization serves as a vital forum for its members to disseminate their thoughts and ideas about the fire and life safety service. We are committed to fostering an environment where knowledge and expertise can flourish.
Empowering Education and Training
We prioritize educational programs that cover essential areas such as suppression, life care, management, and prevention. In addition to education, our association actively promotes and supports legislation aimed at enhancing safety standards. We strive to ensure that both emergency service personnel and citizens of Michigan benefit from improved protections against fire dangers and other emergencies.
Our Board Members
Meet the dedicated MSFA 2026 – 2027 board members.
Brian Hintz
President
393 N. Michigan Ave Shelby, MI 49455
Phone: (231) 742-1656
Shelby-Benona Fire Department
William Shagena
1st Vice President
2960 Beach Rd, #8, Port Huron Twp, MI 48060
Phone: (810) 531-2292
Kimball Twp. Fire Department
Barry Narrin
2nd Vice President
PO Box 193, Fostoria, MI 48435
Phone: (248) 330-0427
Otter Lake Fire Department
Trace Lopez
3rd Vice President
PO Box 155, Gagetown, MI 48735
Phone: (989) 670-3002
Elmwood Township Fire Department
Jason Zimmerman
1st Director
1700 Pointe Aux Barques Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Phone: (989) 413-9379
Port Austin Fire Department
Justen Diaz
2nd Director
840 Kinney Rd, Riley Twp, MI 48041
Phone: (810) 650-2346
Ira Township Fire Department
Rick English
3rd Director
4776 Mt. Morris Rd, Columbiaville, MI 48421
Phone: (810) 834-1668
Columbiaville Fire Department
Brent Connell
Past President
1347 Pinewood Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
Phone: (810) 614-6490
Elba Township Fire Department & Grand Blanc Township Fire Department
Jeni Binkley
Secretary/Treasurer
9001 Miller Rd, Suite 10, PO Box 405 – Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Office: (810) 635-9513
Phone: (989) 529-6458
Committees
MSFA Committees 2025/2026
| Accommodations | Advisory Team | Audit/Budget Development | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Jeni Binkley* | *Mike Burke* All | *Brent Connell | *Brent Connell |
| Brent Connell | Past Presidents | Brian Hintz | Jeni Binkley |
| Brian Hintz | Jeni Binkley | All Board Members | |
| Mike Burke | |||
| Marc Marshall |
| Book Store /Merchandise | Firefighter Training Council Appointed by Governor | Chaplain | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Jeni Binkley* | *Steve Richardson* | *Brent Connell | |
| Marc Marshall | Bill Shagena | Terry Blackmer | Marc Marshall |
| Brent Connell | Terry Blackmer | Barry Narrin | |
| Ron Farr | Jeni Binkley | ||
| Constitution & By-Laws & Policy | FFTC Curriculum | Training/Education | Elections |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Ron Farr* | * Terry Blackmer* | *Brent Connell* | *Blaine Howell* |
| Mike Burke | Blaine Howell | Jason Newfer | All Past Presidents |
| Jeni Binkley | Brian Hintz | ||
| Marc Marshall | Barry Narrin | ||
| Jay Kleinhardt | Bill Shagena | ||
| Trace Lopez | |||
| Jason Zimmerman |
| Fire Service Coalition/Legislative/OHSA/Part 74 | MI Prevention | Insurance Services | Membership Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Ron Farr* | *Brian Hintz* | *Jay Kleinhardt* | *Brian Hintz* |
| Mike Burke | Trace Lopez | Brent Connell | Jason Newfer |
| Bill Shagena | Bill Shagena | Jeni Binkley | Barry Narrin |
| Terry Blackmer | Barry Narrin | Marc Marshall | Trace Lopez |
| Jason Zimmerman |
| Last Team | Joint Council | Logo/Trademark | MI-MABAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Andy Bezenah | *Mike Burke* | *Jay Kleinhardt* | *Jason Newfer* |
| Steve Richardson | Brian Hintz | Barry Narrin | Bill Shagena |
| Jim Rose | Jeni Binkley | Kurt Nass | |
| Ron Farr | Marc Marshall | ||
| Brian Hintz | |||
| Barry Narrin |
| Memorial Site | MI Prescribed Burn & MI Interagency Wildfire | Fire Plug Publication | NVFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Cliff Messing* | *Brian Hintz* | *Paul Wayco* | *Ron Farr * |
| Tim Messing | Bill Shagena | Jeni Binkley | Blaine Howell-State Rep |
| Sue Messing | Barry Narrin | Bill Shagena | Bill Shagena-State Rep |
| Paul Wayco | Jason Zimmerman | Marc Marshall | |
| Ron Farr | |||
| Marc Marshall | |||
| Jay Kleinhardt | |||
| Les Rodwell |
| Website/Media/App/ Public Information | Cancer Presumption |
|---|---|
| *Jeni Brinley* | *Mike Burke* |
| Marc Marshall | Ron Farr |
| Brian Hintz | |
| Jason Newfer | |
| Barry Narrin | |
| Trace Lopez |
| 2025/2026 MSFA Board | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Connell – President | 810-614-6490 | |
| Brian Hintz – 1st Vice Pres. | 231-742-1656 | *Denotes Committee Chair* |
| Bill Shagena – 2nd Vice Pres. | 810-531-8787 | |
| Barry Narrin – 1st Director | 248-330-0427 | |
| Trace Lopez – 2nd Director | 989-670-3002 | |
| Jason Zimmerman - 3rd Director | 989-413-9379 | |
| Marc Marshall – Past President | 810-614-2629 | |
| Jeni Binkley -Sec/Treas | 989-529-6458 cell | |
| 810-635-9513 office | Approved _______ |