Publications
The MSFCA has two publications available to its readership:
Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine
The Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine is a seasonal periodical mailed out to members and subscribers quarterly. Members, MN fire service representatives, and certain levels of sponsors have the opportunity to become published by submitting photographs and articles for consideration in every issue.
Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine Content & Ads Deadlines
- Q1 - Winter Issue (2025): December 1, 2024
- Q2 - Spring Issue: March 1, 2025
- Q3 - Summer Issue: June 1, 2025
- Q4* - Fall Issue: September 1, 2025
*The fourth-quarter issue dually serves as the onsite conference program and annual directory for the Association. Issue 4 is mailed and handed out onsite at the Annual Conference.
MSFCA E-Newsletter
The E-Newsletter will be going through major changes, instead of a downloadable .pdf file, it will become more interactive and truly digital. The e-mail will come to members monthly in an electronic format and will help MSFCA convey timely information on upcoming events, award deadlines, and more.
MSFCA E-Newsletter Content & Ads Deadlines
E-Newsletter content is due on the 15th of the month it’s distributed. (i.e. January issue content due January 15th.)
Content ideas:
Leadership/Management
• Legislative • Staffing Models • Financial Issues • Motivational/Situational Leadership Topics
Education & Training
• Testing • Resources • HazMat/Technical/Specialized •Emergency Management • Hot Topics • Wildland
Health & Safety
• Mental Health/Family Support • Health & Wellness • Workplace Safety/Workers Compensation • Hot Topics in EMS • Apparatus/Equipment Specific to EMS
Communications & Equipment
• Technology • Social Media • Radio/Phone/Electronic • Tools & Equipment • Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Community Risk Reduction
• Community Involvement • Fire Education • Fire Prevention • Code Enforcement/Development • Recruitment/Fire Explorers • Arson/Cause & Origin/Preserving the Fire Scene
Facilities/Apparatus & Fire Departments
• Winter Training • Weather Hazards • Station Design • Apparatus/Maintenance • Relief Associations/Locals
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