Legislative Update from KSFFA

To Protect and Improve the Health and Environment of all Kansans

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to host the inaugural Regional Wildland Symposium on March 17-18 in Box Elder, SD (right outside of Rapid City). This classroom-based training will focus on wildland fire mitigation and response in the Plains region.

Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen will retire from the position in January, Gov. Laura Kelly's office announced Tuesday, making him the latest in a series of departures from executive branch agencies.

Request for Proposals for

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Writer & Administrator

The Kansas State Fire Fighter Association (KSFFA) is a not-for-profit Association representing all aspects of the Kansas Fire Service, both Career and Volunteer Firefighters/Departments.

KSFFA is Requesting Proposals from Individuals/Entities to provide the following services to allow KSFFA to apply successfully and manage a successful application for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grant. Upon receipt of notification of a successful Grant application, the successful individual/Entity is to institute a program to administer and manage the ongoing operations of the grant.

Wichita Thunder's annual Police vs. Fire game is coming up on Saturday, January 14. Back the Red, White and Blue game starts at 5:00 p.m.

Firefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. In addition, volunteer responders are often juggling their fire service responsibilities with full time jobs and family commitments. All these factors can have an impact on the wellbeing of responders and their families.

YOUR National Fire Academy has some upcoming classes with empty seats that we are looking to fill.

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, Benjamin H. Johnson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at home at the age of 77.

The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center reached out to KSFFA to share these Health and Wellness opportunities with KSFFA and Kansas fire department members. The Wellness classes are for all first responders on various topics with varying dates and locations. The class dates range from later this week up to January 2023.