Legislative
Liaison State Senator Mike McKay
Advocates for legislation and policies that support Maryland’s volunteer fire and rescue services and keeps the Association informed of legislative issues affecting the fire service.
Scholarship
Chairperson Emeritus Rod Bowser
Oversees the Association’s scholarship program, supporting eligible members in pursuing higher education.
If you are interested in applying for the Pat Bowser Memorial Fire & Rescue Scholarship, please click here.
Recruitment
Chairperson Jonathan Dayton
Develops and supports initiatives to recruit new volunteers, strengthen member engagement, and improve retention within fire and rescue departments. For more information about volunteering, recruitment and retention, click here to visit the Maryland Volunteer Firefighter website.
Smoke & CO Alarm
Chairperson Gary Carpenter
The Association operates a program that allows member departments to obtain smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to install in homes within their respective first-due response areas, helping improve fire and carbon monoxide safety throughout the communities they serve.
Other Committees
- Fire Prevention
- Public Relations
- Safety & Training
- Constitution & By-Laws
- Ways & Means
- History & Archives
- Convention
- Chaplaincy
- LODD Project