2024 MSFCA Awards Recipients

The individuals below were honored at the MSFCA Awards Banquet at the 2024 MSFCA Annual Conference on Friday, October 18 in Duluth. Thank you for your contributions to your communities and the Minnesota Fire Service. Congratulations!

Fire Officer of the Year - Population under 10,000
Jen Elleraas, Captain, Garrison Fire & Rescue

Fire Officer of the Year - Population over 10,000
Mike Scott, Fire Chief, Shakopee Fire Department

Leadership Award
BJ Jungmann, Fire Chief, Burnsville Fire Department


Friend of MSFCA Award
Soldier's 6

Legislative Awards
Senator Carla Nelson
Senator Judy Seeberger

Public Fire Education Firefighter/Department Recognition Award
Trevor DeRaad, Captain, Albert Lea Fire Rescue

Magazine Awards
Frank Oberg Article of the Year: Justin Sherwood, Fire Chief, Bemidji Fire Department, "The Weight of the Badge"

Tony Richardson Cover of the Year: Michael Yungers, Winter 2024 Issue