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 board members.
Brent Connell
President
Phone: (810) 614-6490
Elba Township Fire Department & Grand Blanc Township Fire Department
Brian Hintz
1st Vice President
Shelby-Benona Fire Department
William Shagena
2nd Vice President
Phone: (810) 531-2292
Jeni Binkley
Board Secretary/Treasurer
PO Box 405
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Office: (810) 635-9513
Phone: (989) 529-6458
Fax: (810) 635-2858
Paul Wayco
Editor, Fireplug
National Volunteer Fire Council Representative
2993 Creekview Dr.
Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: (810) 656-5759
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 _______ |