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