State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Promote, Unify, Represent and Educate Fire and EMS Responders
News & Announcements
Questions? Email membership@sffma.org and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Renew Your SFFMA Membership!
Note: SAFER Grant funds may be available to help cover the cost of membership.
Our Fall 2025 Membership Drive kicks off November 1!
SFFMA membership runs from January 1-December 31 each calendar year. Renew now for 2024. On November 1, you’ll be able to renew for 2025. Please note - members/departments now update their account information and generate their own invoices from PORTAL rather than SFFMA printing and mailing them out. This helps keep costs down, and reduces printing incorrect information. It also saves trees. And 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 two 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!
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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Tree Ornaments - 2024
SFFMA introduced its first ever commemorative holiday ornament during the 148th Annual Training Conference & Convention in San Marcos. The special edition ornament was designed and created by former SFFMA President Tim Smith. We also have two other designs! Visit our online store to order yours.
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SFFMA is now on Instagram!
We’re joining the 21st century in terms of social media. 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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SFFMA Infographic
The visual story of what’s happening and things we’ve accomplished. Enjoy! Click here to see the infographic.
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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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Fire Chief Development Program
SFFMA Fire Chief Development Program is intended to provide current and aspiring fire chiefs or assistant/deputy chiefs with the information they need to meet the changing demands of managing, improving, and directing volunteer and combination departments of all sizes. Learn more and apply on our website.
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.