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MSVFA is A Registered 501(C)(6) Non Profit Corporation
The concept of having an association that would have a specific focus on the volunteer firefighter in Minnesota has been batted around since the early 1990's. On July 4th 2007, Independence Day it finally started.
MSVFA represents the interests of the Volunteer Firefighters.
MSVFA is the ONLY association strictly dedicated to that mission.
As mentioned previously, the concept of having an association that would have a specific focus on the volunteer firefighter in Minnesota has been batted around since the early 1990's. For years it seems like the MSFCA and the MSFDA were at odds with each other and sometimes appeared to loose focus on what was important, the Volunteers. At one point a few years ago (mid 1990's) there was talk of starting a Volunteer Fire Chiefs group as many volunteer fire chiefs were dissatisfied with the actions of the MSFCA.
On July 4th 2007, Independence day it finally started. All the talk finally evolved into the starting of an association to represent volunteer firefighters.
The MSVFA is governed by a Board of Governors. The State has been divided into seven (7) regions with a Governor representing the geographic area. The current officers of the MSVFA are listed below. The regions are made up of counties and are also listed below.
The current Officers of the MSVFA are listed below.
- Chair
Calvin Larson msvfachair@msvfa.org
- Vice
Chair
Dave Jaeger msvfavicechair@msvfa.org
- Secretary
Dave Ganfield msvfasec@msvfa.org
- Treasurer
John Wiskocil msvfatreas@msvfa.org
- Exec. Committee Gov. Jan Lee Jorgenson msvfareg5@msvfa.org
Corporate Offices
MSVFA Office
13728 Danbury Path
Rosemount, MN 55608
612-598-6369
13728 Danbury Path
Rosemount, MN 55608
612-598-6369
MSVFA Board
of Governors
- Region 1
Cal Larson msvfareg1@msvfa.org
- Region 2
Dave Jaeger msvfareg2@msvfa.org
- Region 3 Vacant msvfareg3@msvfa.org
- Region 4 Woody Walters msvfareg4@msvfa.org
- Region 5 Jan Lee Jorgenson msvfareg5@msvfa.org
- Region 6
John Wiskocil msvfareg6@msvfa.org
- Region 7 Dave Ganfield msvfareg7@msvfa.org
- At Large Warren Jorgenson msvfa_atlarge@msvfa.org
Our Mission Statement
The
Association's mission is to provide a responsible voice and leadership
to the Volunteer Firefighters
of Minnesota, with the intent being to
minimize loss of life and property in all aspects of Volunteer
Emergency Response.
The objectives of the Association shall be to establish harmony of action in the cultivation of benevolent fellowship in support of volunteer firefighter issues, assist with applications in securing grants, promote fire protection for all citizens, and promote the best interest of the volunteer firefighter and the fire service of this State.
Objective that support the Mission:
The objectives of the Association shall be to establish harmony of action in the cultivation of benevolent fellowship in support of volunteer firefighter issues, assist with applications in securing grants, promote fire protection for all citizens, and promote the best interest of the volunteer firefighter and the fire service of this State.
Objective that support the Mission:
- •To provide information, training and education for the Volunteer Firefighter.
- To solicit statewide membership from every volunteer in Minnesota, and to encourage active and concerned participation in the Association's objectives.
- To encourage co-operation with all Emergency Response organizations through participation on the Minnesota Fire Service Advisory Committee.
- To establish responsible representation and leadership towards the role of the volunteer firefighter in fire prevention and public safety on all boards and agencies.
- To organize the State into seven (7) geographic districts and adopt the Districts of the Minnesota State Volunteer Firefighters Association (MSVFA) as the MSVFA official regions.
Individuals eligible for membership;
- Active or
retired non-chief
officer (Chiefs
wishing to join please note associate members section) members of
all regularly organized volunteer (volunteer,
paid-on-call), fire
departments
- Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources (MN DNR)
Firefighters
- U.S. Forest Service Firefighters.
Membership in this
association shall consist of five classes: Membership Applications
•
Active
•
Associate
•
Honorary
•
Lifetime
•
Corporate
Volunteer
firefighters are deeply woven into the basic fabric
of Minnesota and our nation. According to the National Fire Protection
Association
(NFPA), there are close to
800,000 volunteer firefighters across the United States, and the
majority of this
nation's geographical area is protected by volunteer
fire departments. Of all the fire departments in America, 73 percent
are all-volunteer departments.
Firefighters, both career,
paid-on-call and volunteer, are extremely
dedicated to
public service. This trait explains why firefighters often take
tremendous risks to save the lives of the citizens they are
sworn to protect.
Volunteer firefighters, because of their diverse educational and employment backgrounds, bring tremendous depth and diversity to any emergency scene based upon their regular jobs and expertise in their communities. In many cases, volunteer firefighters invest an enormous amount of time and dedication to fire fighting, moving the fire service forward through improved fire fighting techniques and technological innovations.
America's volunteer fire service has faithfully served our nation for more than 300 years. Volunteer firefighters serve their communities with dedication and enthusiasm. Volunteer fire departments save local communities approximately $37 billion per year, money that can be reinvested to improve local infrastructure, social programs and minimize the local tax burden.
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, America has learned that local emergency responders are the community's FIRST line of response, regardless of the event. Community protection and well-being depends on the experience, expertise and tenure of local emergency service providers. The volunteer fire service faces significant challenges in overcoming a basic lack of resources, both financial and in human capital. Only by aggressively confronting both of these issues will we create the necessary atmosphere of stability that will allow volunteer fire and rescue departments to meet the new expectations and challenges of the 21st century.
Minnesota
Firefighter Demographics
Source: National Fire Department Census Database
690 = Fire Departments (787 actual)
864 = Fire Stations (961 actual)
Firefighters 19,862 (21,842 est 100 FDs have not reported yet)
1,842 = Career (1,875 est)
18,020 = Volunteers (19,665 est 100 FDs have not reported yet)
9,248 = Volunteer PPC (Paid Per Call)
8,772 = Volunteer
Source: National Fire Department Census Database
690 = Fire Departments (787 actual)
864 = Fire Stations (961 actual)
Firefighters 19,862 (21,842 est 100 FDs have not reported yet)
1,842 = Career (1,875 est)
18,020 = Volunteers (19,665 est 100 FDs have not reported yet)
9,248 = Volunteer PPC (Paid Per Call)
8,772 = Volunteer
Fire
Department information from the USFA
Fire Department Census
Fire Department Demographic Information
Minnesota has NO organization that has as its main focus the rank and file volunteer or paid-on-call firefighter, until now.
The MSFDA represents Department Management Issues.
The MPFF represents Career Firefighter Issues.
THE MSVFA ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS
YOUR INTERESTS. THESE ARE ALL GREAT ORGANIZATIONS.
The MSVFA WILL represent YOU and YOUR issues as a firefighter.
Fire Department Demographic Information
Minnesota has NO organization that has as its main focus the rank and file volunteer or paid-on-call firefighter, until now.
•The MSFCA
represents Chiefs Issues.
•
Region Board make up - all Chief Officers
The MSFDA represents Department Management Issues.
•
Region Board make up – majority are Chief Officers
The MPFF represents Career Firefighter Issues.
THE MSVFA ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS
YOUR INTERESTS. THESE ARE ALL GREAT ORGANIZATIONS.
The MSVFA WILL represent YOU and YOUR issues as a firefighter.
Volunteer firefighters, because of their diverse educational and employment backgrounds, bring tremendous depth and diversity to any emergency scene based upon their regular jobs and expertise in their communities. In many cases, volunteer firefighters invest an enormous amount of time and dedication to fire fighting, moving the fire service forward through improved fire fighting techniques and technological innovations.
America's volunteer fire service has faithfully served our nation for more than 300 years. Volunteer firefighters serve their communities with dedication and enthusiasm. Volunteer fire departments save local communities approximately $37 billion per year, money that can be reinvested to improve local infrastructure, social programs and minimize the local tax burden.
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, America has learned that local emergency responders are the community's FIRST line of response, regardless of the event. Community protection and well-being depends on the experience, expertise and tenure of local emergency service providers. The volunteer fire service faces significant challenges in overcoming a basic lack of resources, both financial and in human capital. Only by aggressively confronting both of these issues will we create the necessary atmosphere of stability that will allow volunteer fire and rescue departments to meet the new expectations and challenges of the 21st century.
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