by Michael McLeieer | Nov 18, 2020 | Department Spotlight
The Bertrand Township Fire Department was formed in 1949 and is a volunteer fire department located in Berrien County. The department is a 100% Club member of the MSFA and has 18 members on its roster. Their community is 35 square miles, has a population of 2,500...
by Michael McLeieer | Oct 19, 2020 | Community Risk Reduction, Vision 20/20
Stephen Hrustich, Manager of Vision 20/20, shared the new resources that are available from Vision 20/20. Below is the video to the October, 2020 presentation for the Fire Life Safety Educators & Coordinator’s Facebook Group. Here are some benchmarks with...
by Michael McLeieer | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
October 27, 2020 | 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET FREE Join the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the FREE Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) virtual event. SOPE is an exciting way to increase your understanding of teaching the public about fire and life...
by Michael McLeieer | Oct 7, 2020 | NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched the 2020 U.S. Needs Assessment survey and all U.S. fire departments are encouraged to fill it out. Access and complete the survey by January 1, 2021. This will be the fifth survey distributed since 2001. ...
by Michael McLeieer | Sep 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
MOUNT MORRIS – For the 24th year, fire departments across Genesee County gathered at Flint Memorial Park Saturday morning to honor firefighters who died while on the line of duty. This special dedication ceremony helps people to never forget the ultimate...
by Michael McLeieer | Sep 1, 2020 | NVFC, Training
Facebook Live Online Event Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 2pm – 3pm Hosted by the National Volunteer Fire Council on their Facebook Page Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) is typically a time for fire departments to connect with their communities, hold open...
by Michael McLeieer | Aug 29, 2020 | Death Notice
MSFA President Keith J. Berg regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter John C. Gorde at age 82. He was a lifelong resident of Mayville, Michigan and passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 28, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Son of Henry...
by Michael McLeieer | Aug 29, 2020 | LODD
Press Release for Monroe Charter Township Fire Department Captain Joseph Michael Liedel E.O.W. August 23, 2020 All services to be held at: Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan 48162 Public Gathering for Family and Friends...
by Michael McLeieer | Aug 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sent on behalf of Tonya Hoover, Deputy Fire Administrator, Superintendent, NFA, USFA August 25, 2020, Dear Instructor, Thank you for your patience with us while we assess the situation with COVID-19. Senior agency leadership met on August 17th to determine a path...
by Michael McLeieer | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Chicago deputy chief who had recently been promoted was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a police facility this week. He’d been with the force for 30 years. He is at least the ninth member of the department to die by suicide in the past 2 years, and...
