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The Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association began in May 1972 when late Chiefs J.G. Rosser
of Hapeville Fire Department and W.J. Guice of the Clayton County Fire Department met to
discuss the need of assistance between fire departments in the event of a major fire. Chief’s
Rosser and Guice eventually met with then Chief Dudley Martin of the DeKalb County Fire
Department to discuss a mutual aid program that eventually led to the organization of the
Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association (MAFCA). Years later, it was that same vision that
led to the movement to create the Georgia Mutual Aid Group in 1994.
Since that time, MAFCA has had many leaders and seen many changes in the fire service.
It is my vision to see MAFCA evolve as the premier professional development fire service
association. In the last year, we have taken great steps to meet that goal with the revision
of our By-Laws to include private EMS agencies as members, the creation of Sections to
include all individuals from fire departments, and sponsoring meaningful training
opportunities to fire service professionals. In fact, our logo is symbolic of the National Fire
Academy’s Executive Fire Officer pin awarded upon graduation of the EFO Program.
Our membership is continuously growing and consists of fire & EMS agencies, urban &
suburban, career & combination, as well as numerous vendors and non-profits that support
our mission. We are grateful for their participation and support of this Association. Should I
ever be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again for visiting
the Home Page of the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association.
Sincerely,
Chief Barry Jenkins
President, MAFCA
of Hapeville Fire Department and W.J. Guice of the Clayton County Fire Department met to
discuss the need of assistance between fire departments in the event of a major fire. Chief’s
Rosser and Guice eventually met with then Chief Dudley Martin of the DeKalb County Fire
Department to discuss a mutual aid program that eventually led to the organization of the
Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association (MAFCA). Years later, it was that same vision that
led to the movement to create the Georgia Mutual Aid Group in 1994.
Since that time, MAFCA has had many leaders and seen many changes in the fire service.
It is my vision to see MAFCA evolve as the premier professional development fire service
association. In the last year, we have taken great steps to meet that goal with the revision
of our By-Laws to include private EMS agencies as members, the creation of Sections to
include all individuals from fire departments, and sponsoring meaningful training
opportunities to fire service professionals. In fact, our logo is symbolic of the National Fire
Academy’s Executive Fire Officer pin awarded upon graduation of the EFO Program.
Our membership is continuously growing and consists of fire & EMS agencies, urban &
suburban, career & combination, as well as numerous vendors and non-profits that support
our mission. We are grateful for their participation and support of this Association. Should I
ever be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again for visiting
the Home Page of the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association.
Sincerely,
Chief Barry Jenkins
President, MAFCA
| Upcoming Events: |
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On July 23, 2008, the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association will be
hosting two important meetings at the headquarters for DeKalb
County Fire Rescue Department.
The Executive Section Meeting will occur on the 5th floor on
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting is for all
Department Chiefs and/or Agency Directors. We have had several
productive meetings of this Section and this month will be no
exception. All Department Chiefs and/ or Agency Directors are
encouraged to attend.
The General Membership Meeting will occur on the 5th floor on
Wednesday , July 23 , 2008 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting is for all
members of MAFCA. There will be reports from our newly formed
Sections in this meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.
The Joint Conference for the GSFA and the GAFC will be August
6th- 9th in Macon, GA.
Statewide GMAG Meeting will be July 10th at the GPSTC staring
promptly at 10am.
hosting two important meetings at the headquarters for DeKalb
County Fire Rescue Department.
The Executive Section Meeting will occur on the 5th floor on
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting is for all
Department Chiefs and/or Agency Directors. We have had several
productive meetings of this Section and this month will be no
exception. All Department Chiefs and/ or Agency Directors are
encouraged to attend.
The General Membership Meeting will occur on the 5th floor on
Wednesday , July 23 , 2008 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting is for all
members of MAFCA. There will be reports from our newly formed
Sections in this meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.
The Joint Conference for the GSFA and the GAFC will be August
6th- 9th in Macon, GA.
Statewide GMAG Meeting will be July 10th at the GPSTC staring
promptly at 10am.
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| Several groups operate within the Metro Chiefs Association. These sections include the following: Company Officer, EMS, Health & Safety, Public Information, Prevention, and Training. Visit the sections page to stay updated on these groups' activities. |
| Stay Updated! |
| On March 27-28, 2008, the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association hosted a Battalion Chief Development Course at DeKalb County Fire Headquarters in Tucker, GA. Over 140 fire service professionals from over 20 different fire service agencies attended the two-day training. The course was taught by Avondale, Arizona Assistant Chief Ron Dennis who was brought in for this special training. Past MAFCA President Billy D. Hayes had previously discussed the topic with Chief Dennis after learning that this was a routine training initiative in the Phoenix Valley area and was routinely conducted in Peoria, AZ. This offering was a condensed version of the Battalion Chief Academy conducted in Peoria, but included many of the same topics such as: Accountability Expectations for Chief Officers, Case Study Methodology, Chief Officer Commitment to Safety, Leadership Challenge, and Performance Dimensions for Chief Officers. Chief Hayes presented the idea to the Training Section of MAFCA for their recommendation and then to the membership for approval to conduct the course. MAFCA would like to thank the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, and MES, Inc. for their contributions to sponsor this class, and we especially would like to thank all those who attended who made this class an overwhelming success. Several departments have scheduled Chief Dennis to conduct the same training at their individual departments as well as at the Georgia Fire Safety Symposium in July 2008. To see pictures from the event, click here. |
| Battalion Chief Development Course |
| Welcome from President Barry Jenkins |
| The mission of the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association is to promote informed and progressive leadership in the Metro Atlanta area that results in control and reduces the impacts from fire, emergency medical, and natural or man- made disasters through legislation, prevention, professional development, standards, information, and education. |
| On September 27, 2007, the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association adopted the 16 Life Safety Initiatives and resolved to support the Everyone Goes Home campaign. Click here to view the resolution. |
| 16 Life Safety Initiatives Resolution |
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