Maryland State Firemen's Association

Name

Maryland State Firemen's Association

Legal name

Maryland State Firefighters Association

Website

https://msfa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Firefighter Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Firefighter association membership
• Emergency medical services
• Grant administration support
• Death disability benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Crofton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual dues from member fire, rescue, and EMS departments and companies. Department dues are $200 annually, associate member dues are $50 annually.
2. Grant Programs Administration: Facilitates grant programs including FEMA AFG/SAFER/FPS grants, Volunteer Fire Assistance grants, and corporate support programs for member departments
3. Annual Convention Raffle: The Ways and Means Committee coordinates a $10,000 raffle at the annual convention as a primary fundraising effort
4. Donations: Accepts donations through givebutter.com platform for general operations and specific initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Maryland State Firefighters Association is a statewide non-profit membership association representing volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies across Maryland's 24 counties and Baltimore City. It delivers member services including statewide training coordination, equipment funding through the Volunteer Company Assistance Fund (VCAF, ~$20MM), legislative advocacy, scholarships, recruitment portals, and administration of state-mandated death and disability benefits for volunteer firefighters. The association also operates an annual convention, member directory, behavioral health support, cancer support network, and LOSAP incentive program tracking for volunteer personnel.

Product overview

The Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) operates as a unified association for volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies across Maryland, organized in 1893. Rather than a single product, MSFA offers a portfolio of member services including its primary website/portal for news and resources, the Annual Convention & Conference held annually in Ocean City, the Volunteer Company Assistance Fund (VCAF) providing approximately $20MM in loans/grants for equipment and facilities, scholarship programs for EMS and fire sciences education, the Maryland Volunteer recruitment portal, and member benefits including LOSAP tracking, Wills for Heroes, Cancer Support, and Behavioral Health resources. The association also supports recruitment and retention through its online toolbox and coordinates training and standards through various committees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSFA Website and Member Portal The primary digital platform for the Maryland State Firefighters Association providing access to news, events, resources, committees, awards, and member services for volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies across Maryland.
• Annual MSFA Convention and Conference An annual convention held in June in Ocean City, Maryland featuring awards, memorial ceremonies, exhibits, educational sessions, and social events for the volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS community.
• Volunteer Company Assistance Fund (VCAF) A financial assistance program providing approximately $20MM in loans and grants to MSFA member companies for vehicles, equipment, and facility improvements. The fund is administered by a 12-member board of regional representatives.
• Scholarship Program Scholarships provided to new applicants or continuing students pursuing courses related to fire or health services including fire sciences or emergency medical services. Administered by the Scholarship Committee.
• Maryland Volunteer Recruitment Portal A recruitment platform (MarylandVolunteer.org) designed to help interested individuals learn about and connect with volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue companies throughout Maryland.
• Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) An incentive program monitoring service that tracks volunteer service points and provides Length of Service Awards to eligible volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and rescue personnel.
• Wills for Heroes Program A benefit program providing qualified members of member companies with free last will and testament documents prepared by participating attorneys.
• Cancer Support Network A support program initiated in 2011 to help volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS personnel and their families dealing with cancer by providing gift cards for fuel/supplies and connecting them with community resources.
• Member Directory An online directory providing access to MSFA member company information and contact details.
• Behavioral Health Support Resources Resources and support materials for behavioral health, mental wellness, and crisis support for first responders and their families.
• Volunteer Trumpet Newsletter The official newsletter of the MSFA, typically published six times per year (February, April, June, August, October, December), featuring news, updates, and information relevant to member companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• VCAF fund size of approximately $20MM for member company loans and grants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFCA represents volunteer and career Chief Officers throughout Maryland and helps members maintain and develop management and leadership skills through proactive leadership, education, and advocacy.
• Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFRI of the University of Maryland is the state's comprehensive training and education system for emergency services, providing programs to enhance ability to protect life, environment, and property.
• Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIEMSS oversees and coordinates all components of Maryland's EMS system including planning, operations, evaluation, research, medical direction, EMS education, statewide communications, trauma center designation, and commercial ambulance licensing.
• Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDEM is a national leader in Emergency Management providing Maryland residents and emergency management partners with expert information, programmatic activities, and leadership in delivering financial, technical, and physical resources.
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongress-created foundation to honor America's fallen firefighters, developing programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers.
• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVFC is the only organization created solely to support volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and rescue personnel through programs including training, wellness, protection, and representation.
• Maryland State Police Aviation CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSP Aviation Command provides airborne emergency medical transportation, law enforcement, search and rescue, homeland security and disaster assessment services 24 hours daily.
• Office of the State Fire MarshalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency of Maryland Department of State Police responsible for statewide fire, arson, and explosive investigations, enforcement of State Fire Prevention Code, fire prevention coordination, and fire incident data collection.
• Maryland Local Assistance State Team (LAST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough DOJ and NFFF collaboration, LAST deploys and provides assistance to fire departments and families immediately following line-of-duty deaths.
• Maryland Fire-Rescue Services MemorialminorOthersMemorial located in Annapolis dedicated to honoring fallen fire and rescue service heroes in Maryland.
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides funding, life-saving equipment, disaster assistance, and educational opportunities for first responders. Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 with quarterly application deadlines.
• Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBGE's grant program supports organizations committed to safety during emergency preparedness and response. Grant range $500-$10,000 for 501(c)(3) organizations responding to community emergency needs.
• Walmart and Sam's ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwards grants of $250 to $2,500 through Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, and Logistics facilities for local non-profit organizations.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget stores award grants to public safety agencies and programs to prevent crime, train and educate law enforcement, support youth programs and community preparedness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Global standards-setting body for fire and life safety. Comparable in advocacy and training focus, though NFPA is standards-driven rather than member-services driven like MSFA.
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF): Congressionally-created foundation honoring fallen firefighters and assisting families. Directly comparable mission overlap on LODD support and member benefits; MSFA partners with NFFF on LAST deployment.
• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National umbrella organization for volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and rescue personnel. Directly comparable as a membership-based advocacy and training association; MSFA is even an active partner of NVFC, indicating functional overlap at different geographic scope.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Global professional association for fire chiefs and emergency services leaders. Comparable as a leadership and training-oriented fire service association, though with a career/career-mixed focus vs. MSFA's volunteer focus.

Emerging players

• Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services (VFIS): Insurance and risk management services provider specialized for volunteer fire/EMS companies. Comparable in serving the volunteer emergency services community with member-type services, but as a commercial vendor rather than association.

Direct peers

• Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI): University of Maryland-based statewide training and education system for emergency services. Directly comparable: same geography, overlapping training mission, formal mutual partnership with MSFA.
• Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA): Maryland-based professional association for volunteer and career fire chief officers. Directly comparable: same geography, same target audience (fire service leadership), mutually partnered with MSFA.
• Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS): State agency overseeing Maryland's EMS system, including regulations, training, and trauma designation. Directly comparable in EMS advocacy and member-services mission; formal strategic partner of MSFA.

Others

• Fire Engineering (Clarion Events): Long-running trade publication and conference organizer serving the fire service. Comparable as a training/knowledge dissemination platform for fire service professionals, with overlapping content mission though different business model.
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation: Corporate foundation providing grants to fire/EMS departments. Comparable as a grant provider MSFA members access; functions as a complementary funding partner rather than a competing association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/webmastermsfa
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarylandStateFiremenAssoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-state-firemen's-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/msfa_official

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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