• MBOIA Spring Conference sponsored by the MFCA - May 21-22, 2012
  - Details Here!
• The Maine State Wildfire Training Academy is scheduled for the first two consecutive weekends in June at Thomas College in Waterville - June 2-3 and 9-10
  - View Details and Application Here!
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Leadership so Everyone Goes Home Training Program - Thursday, June 28, 2012
  - View Details Here!
• 2nd Annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Regional New England Golf Tournament - Friday, June 29, 2012
  - Details Here!
• A life-saving "FREE" training event for firefighters & medical providers treating fire smoke exposure at Florian Hall (Public Safety Building) 45 Commerce Drive Augusta, Maine - Friday - Saturday, June 29-30, 2012
  - View Details Here!
• Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue^TM Course - June 30, July 1 & 2, 2012
  - View Brochure & Registration Here!
  - View Syllabus Here!
• October Meeting & Fall Annual Conference, Sunday River Ski Resort, Bethel, ME - October 24, 25 & 26, 2012
  - Details Here!

• MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT UTILIZE VOLUNTEER & CALL COMPANY FIREFIGHTERS : MFSI National Fall Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) LODD Pre-Certification Letter (4/19/2012) - The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is working with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to expedite the process for filing Public Safety Officer Benefit claims. As part of the process, the BJA is pre-certifying all qualifying organizations.
  - View Letter Here!
• Everyone Goes Home Program Recognizes the Orono Fire Department - Announces the Orono Fire Department is Compliant with the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge. (4/5/2012)
  - View Official Announcement Here!
• Info from the Fire Rescue Group Purchasing Organization and the Fire Service Bookstore
  - GPO News (3/12/2012)
  - Fire Service Bookstore March Flyer
  - Fire Service Bookstore Introduction

• FIRE/SAFER Grant Programs (4/20/2012)
  - View Grant Details Here!
• APPROVED (Draft) Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association Strategic Plan 2012-2013 (4/12/2012)
  - View Draft Plan Here!
• Department Of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency General Admissions Application Short Form (2/6/2012)
  - View Application Here!
• Letter from the State Fire Marshal on their Response Policy (September 20, 2011)
  - View Letter Here!
• New Media Kit to give to vendors in your area (5/26/2011)
  - View Media Kit Here! 1.5MB
• Maine EMS Community Paramedicine Program Pilot Project Applicant Process and Requirements (Please contact Jay Bradshaw, Director, directly if you have any questions about this pilot project.) (2/7/2012)
  - View Task Force Draft Copy Here!

• For Federal Excess Property requests - Call Mr. Dolph Holmes on his cell @ 207-215-5268.
  (Mr. Holmes is requesting that you only call his cell if you have a request.)

• "CE Solutions is still offering all MFCA Member Departments a deal on 2 yr membership for CEH’s" Normal price for 2 years, unlimited access is $100 Per person. MFCA Member Departments can have it for $60 Per member. Call Chief Veilleux for details.