The SFFMA Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27.
The SFFMA Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27.
State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Promote, Unify, Represent and Educate Fire and EMS Responders
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SFFMA/TCFP RECIPROCITY***
SFFMA AND the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) have been made aware of a Facebook post informing individuals that TCFP is taking SFFMA certifications for reciprocal certifications. Currently, TCFP is NOT TAKING SFFMA CERTIFICATIONS for reciprocal certification and individuals are still required to contact testing at testing@tcfp.texas.gov for assistance.
We are working on a news release to share more detailed information about the reciprocal certification process.
Thanks for attending the 2025 SFFMA Annual Training Conference & Convention in Frisco, Texas!
Join us next year for the SFFMA 150th Annual
Training Conference and Convention
Waco, Texas | June 11-14, 2026
Winners of the FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AND EMS RESPONDER OF THE YEAR
Your 2025 winners of the SFFMA Firefighter of the Year and EMS Responder of the Year are…Kelcey Trotty and Sarah Hininger!!!
Capt. Trotty is with Longview and FF/EMT Hininger is with Hartley.
VFIS of Texas graciously and generously sponsors these awards each year. Thank y’all for helping us recognize and reward these folks. Each winner received $3,000 along with a flag that flew over the Texas capitol. The FFOY helmet was sponsored by Casco Industries. 
Runners up were:
FFOY: Tommy Chisum and Ray Revilla
EMS: Beverly Gracia and Ronold Morton
Each Runner Up received $1,000 from VFIS.
Congrats to all the winners!!!!
SFFMA Firefighter of the Year 2025: Kelcey Trotty
EMS Responder of the Year 2025: Sarah Hininger
Questions? Email membership@sffma.org and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Are your benefits in effect? Rejoin Today!
Note: SAFER Grant funds may be available to help cover the cost of membership.
Our 2025 Membership Drive is in full swing!
SFFMA membership runs from January 1-December 31 each calendar year. Renew now for 2025. Renewing or signing up online is fast and easy in the SFFMA PORTAL! Registering and updating your account is safe and convenient. With PORTAL, you’re in control!
*** Renew today and have peace of mind. ***
Make sure there is no lapse in your insurance coverage. We had numerous LODDs in the past few years where the firefighters had a lapse in coverage. Tragically, after losing a loved one, their families didn’t receive anything from insurance. We know you put your life on the line every day. If the worst were to happen, would your family be okay?
We also ask all PORTAL users to please make sure you have your most up-to-date contact info in the system. This includes addresses and emails. We can’t communicate with you if we don’t have the most current info!
2025 Membership Rates
Department/Industrial $200/year
Individual $50/year
Junior $25/year
Retired $25/year
Sustaining Members $200/year
News & Announcements
NOTICE POSTED JUNE 24, 2025: The Executive Board and By-Laws Committee noticed a discrepancy in the Constitution and By-Laws posted in the most recent Proceedings. This situation is of the highest priority. We are taking action to thoroughly review and verify the accuracy of the published documentation. As soon as the review is completed SFFMA will send out notification.
Certification & Testing
Need help with SFFMA Certification & Testing? Contact your Certification Coordinator or Zone Representative; they can answer most of your questions about testing and certification. Access the PORTAL.
Visit these web pages for additional info:
PORTAL TUTORIALS NOW HAVE THEIR OWN PAGE!
Click here to access all SFFMA portal tutorials.
Maintenance Notice: The PORTAL will be offline each night from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. for maintenance/updating as needed. Please do not log into PORTAL during this time.
Quick Links
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We joined the 21st century in terms of social media. Finally! Our Instagram account is live! Check it out. Your photos are now more important than ever!
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Need a gift idea?
Know someone who recently passed an exam, got a promotion at their department or received a certification? This is a great way to say “Congrats!”. Check out our hoodies, ball caps, belt buckles, challenge coins (and very nice wooden holders), backpacks and other items for the firefighters in your life. Visit the store!
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SAFER Grant Info
Thanks to funding provided by the SAFER Grant, SFFMA is able to offer qualifying fire departments financial assistance with paying their SFFMA membership dues. It can also help cover the costs of PPE and physicals for new volunteers. And marketing tools! Read more about the requirements and how to apply here!
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AMBA Discounts & Insurance
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SAVVIK Buying Program
The immense buying power of Savvik provides for a wide array of products at competitive prices through volume pricing discounts. Through the competitive bid processes, Savvik has established outstanding contracts with reputable vendors. Membership Includes:
Access to National Public Bids
Large vendor contracts
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Firefighter Assistance/Resources
SFFMA compiled a variety of available resources for firefighters and/or their leadership. While these are not considered part of the benefit package, they are an excellent way to get additional help and support for individual members or your overall department. Topics include addiction resources, cancer awareness, suicide prevention and more. Learn more here.
State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association
Interested in volunteering for the fire department in your community?
Offer your dedication, leadership, and heart for serving your community, your neighbors, and your friends. YOU ARE NEEDED, and it doesn’t have to mean donning gear and fighting fires…there are many roles you can fill in your local department. Come and make a difference. Come and see what being a hero means. No Superman cape required.
Join your local volunteer fire department today.
Need Firefighter Recruitment/Retention Help? Click here.