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WHAT IS THE N.T.F.F.M.A.?
The North Texas Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association, Inc. was
organized in the year 1934. Jim Griffin of
The Constitution
and By-Laws of the North Texas Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association state
“The purpose of this organization is to foster and perpetuate one hundred
percent fire prevention and fire fighting efficiency. The organization is
absolutely nonpartisan and shall never be used for the promotion or retardation
of partisan propaganda nor the promotion of any
person’s candidacy for public office.”
The N.T.F.F.M.A.
invites any and all fire departments to join with our association in promoting,
and accomplishing our stated purpose.
The annual
membership dues for the NTFFMA are $25.00. Our association firmly believes we
can offer you and/or your department much more than $25.00 in benefits in
return for your membership. Some of the benefits you can receive from
membership in the NTFFMA include:
SCHOLARSHIPS TO
Each year the NTFFMA awards at least three
scholarships to the
FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST
Each year the NTFFMA sponsors a fire prevention
poster contest. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place in six divisions. The winning posters are then entered in the state
poster contest held by the SFFMA annual convention in June. The winning posters
at the state contest will be displayed at the fire museum in
DISTRICT MEETINGS
The NTFFMA holds two district meetings annually.
One meeting is held in September and the other is held in March. The March
meeting is the annual business meeting for the Association. It is at this
meeting we have the poster contest, officer elections, and award the A&M scholarships.
PUMPER RACE PRIZES
At each district meeting, Pumper races are held.
Cash prizes as well as trophies are awarded for first, second, and third place
in Men’s and Women’s six person and three person races. Cash prizes can total
up to $600.00.
FELLOWSHIP
Possibly the most important benefit of belonging
to the NTFFMA will be the exchange of knowledge and ideas through the
fellowship at our meetings. Many apparatus, and department policies and
procedures have been designed and developed at our meetings. You will have the
opportunity to meet people from many different types of organizations. There is
no need for every one to invent the wheel. Listen to what works for others, see
if it can be adapted to fit your needs.
TRAINING
The NTFFMA has begun sponsoring training classes
at every district meeting. We try to offer only interesting, current, and
beneficial training classes. A Certification Workshop will be offered at each
district meeting. As you are aware, the Certification Workshop is required by
the SFFMA. All Certification Coordinators are required to attend one of these
workshops every two years. It is suggested that every Fire Chief attend this
workshop once every three years. These training classes and the Certification
Workshops are offered at NO COST.
We are confident you will discover other benefits once you become
a member in the NTFFMA. We look forward to having you as a member.
Contact Information
North Texas Fireman's and Fire Marshal's Association
307 E University
Tel: 214-648-6970
FAX: 214-648-6951
Electronic
mail
General Information: ntffma@ntffma.org
Webmaster: ntffma@ntffma.org