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Welcome to
SFFMA Snapshot, where we share short bits of useful info. Look for this only twice a month, so we're not flooding your inbox! It's news you can use and is relevant to Texas firefighters. Enjoy!
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You Still Have Time to Register! |
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Submit your fire-chief approved and signed delegate forms to be able to vote during the second business meeting. Forms are due by NOON on Saturday, June 13!! |
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đźš’ See You in Waco!
VFIS of Texas will be at the SFFMA 150th Annual Training Conference & Convention📍Waco, TX 📅 June 11–14
Stop by our booth to:
Learn more about HB 4144 & HB 471 solutions. Talk with our team about your department’s needs.
Pick up our NEW 2026 Challenge Coin! Participate in our Coin Flip Competition
👉 Chance to win cash money back again this year!
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Our next "Coffee with Creamer" happens on June 9. This monthly chat with Certification Administrator Kevin Creamer is an opportunity to learn more about SFFMA, ask questions, and hear what's new and what's coming down the pike.
Tune in at 6 p.m. Use this Zoom link!
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Texas Farm Bureau Insurance is our Fire Department Level Sponsor for 2026! |
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Conversations with Past Presidents on HOT Takes
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Catch our latest episodes of HOT Takes with SFFMA; this podcast covers info/people of interest to Texas firefighters. In Episodes 11 and 12, we speak with SFFMA Past Presidents as we celebrate our 150 year anniversary! Listen on Spotify:
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Recruitment in a Changing Fire Service: Visibility, Connection and Opportunity
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Submitted by Paul Siebert, TEEX
The recruitment landscape for the fire service looks different than it did even a decade ago. Fewer candidates are entering the pipeline, competition for certified personnel is growing, and younger applicants are evaluating departments on more than just the job itself. Culture, career mobility, work-life balance, and how an organization carries itself all factor into the decision. Read more... |
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Want to Be Seen by Fire Service Professionals? |
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Running ads in SFFMA newsletters is a sure-fired way to help your company or organization reach your Texas target market.
With open rates of 50% on average, SFFMA newsletters like
Snapshot and
Spark are ideal vehicles for your message.
Contact our Marketing Director for pricing and to learn more about how SFFMA can help you reach your marketing goals. |
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Department History for the 150th Yearbook - Send yours! |
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To celebrate our 150th year of supporting Texas firefighters, SFFMA is compiling a commemorative yearbook. And we want your department to be included!
To meet our printing schedule, please send us your write-ups and photos by:
August 31, 2026.
Write-ups (~200 words) and photos can be submitted digitally to info@sffma.org and please use the email title 150th Yearbook Submission.
Please send photos as either .jpg or .png files, not embedded in a Word file.
Sales will begin during the Waco conference; we will take pre-orders for books. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of SFFMAs history! |
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Sharing from our partners at TEEX - Fire and Emergency Services:
Join TEEX July 19–24, 2026, at Brayton Fire Training Field in College Station, TX, for a week of hands-on training built for firefighters and fire service personnel across all levels.
Please note: INP101 and INP201 have been cancelled for the 2026 Municipal School. We encourage attendees to explore the many other courses still being offered. |
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Not a member yet? Use our PORTAL to sign up. It's easy-peasy! Individual memberships are just $50 annually. That's $4.14 per month, which is less than a latte!
Individual SFFMA members (except juniors) receive an insurance policy from VFIS. Read more on our Benefits page.
Visit our website to learn more:
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New Benefit* from Provident through the SAFER Grant |
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Texas volunteer firefighters now have insurance coverage through Provident. This policy includes a death benefit, impairment benefit, income protection and a first responder assistance program (FRAP). |
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*Benefits are provided while acting on behalf of the fire district and are a covered activity. Runs through December 22, 2029. |
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Win Big While Giving Back
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The SFFMA Travel & Education Grant
Committee is holding a scholarship raffle at this year’s conference! Get ready to take your shot at some fantastic prizes while supporting the future of the fire service.
The Travel & Education Grant Committee Scholarship Raffle will be live throughout the June conference in the Exhibit Hall.
Ticket Pricing:
- $5 per ticket
- Five tickets for $20 (best value)
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Funding may be available through the SFFMA SAFER Grant! Visit our website to learn more* and find application forms. |
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