Office Closed August 28-29, 2025 |

Office Closed August 28-29, 2025 |

State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

To Promote, Unify, Represent and Educate Fire and EMS Responders

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Join us in 2026 for the SFFMA 150th Annual Training Conference & Convention in Waco, Texas!

Waco, Texas | June 11-14, 2026

Questions? Email membership@sffma.org and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Are your benefits in effect? Rejoin Today!

Note: SAFER Grant funds may be available to help cover the cost of membership.

If you haven’t signed up for 2025 membership, your insurance is not in effect.

SFFMA membership runs from January 1-December 31 each calendar year. Renew now for 2025. Renewing or signing up online is fast and easy in the SFFMA PORTAL! Registering and updating your account is safe and convenient. With PORTAL, you’re in control! 

*** Renew today and have peace of mind. ***

Make sure there is no lapse in your insurance coverage. We had numerous LODDs in the past few years where the firefighters had a lapse in coverage. Tragically, after losing a loved one, their families didn’t receive anything from insurance. We know you put your life on the line every day. If the worst were to happen, would your family be okay?

We also ask all PORTAL users to please make sure you have your most up-to-date contact info in the system. This includes addresses and emails. We can’t communicate with you if we don’t have the most current info!

2025 Membership Rates

Department/Industrial $200/year
Districts $200/year
Individual $50/year
Junior $25/year
Retired $25/year
Sustaining Members $200/year

News & Announcements

SFFMA encourages all volunteer firefighters in Texas to join the cancer registry!

SFFMA is proud to support the John P. Norris First Responder Health and Wellness Symposium!
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Certification & Testing

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Need help with SFFMA Certification & Testing? Contact your Certification Coordinator or Zone Representative; they can answer most of your questions about testing and certification. Access the PORTAL.

Visit these web pages for additional info:

Certification Board

Certification Manual

Available Certifications

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PORTAL TUTORIALS NOW HAVE THEIR OWN PAGE!
Click here to access all SFFMA portal tutorials.

Maintenance Notice: The PORTAL will be offline each night from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. for maintenance/updating as needed. Please do not log into PORTAL during this time.

Quick Links

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    Follow us on Instagram!

    We joined the 21st century in terms of social media. Finally! Our Instagram account is live! Check it out. Your photos are now more important than ever!

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    Need a gift idea?

    Know someone who recently passed an exam, got a promotion at their department or received a certification? This is a great way to say “Congrats!”. Check out our hoodies, ball caps, belt buckles, challenge coins (and very nice wooden holders), backpacks and other items for the firefighters in your life. Visit the store!

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    SAFER Grant Info

    Thanks to funding provided by the SAFER Grant, SFFMA is able to offer qualifying fire departments financial assistance with paying their SFFMA membership dues. It can also help cover the costs of PPE and physicals for new volunteers. And marketing tools! Read more about the requirements and how to apply here!

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    AMBA Discounts & Insurance

    AMBA protects public employees with insurance and benefits. They offer wide-ranging coverage and products including with dental and vision insurance. They also offer a discount program that stretches members’ dollars for things such as travel, lodging, dining, and purchasing.

    Learn more here.

  • SAVVIK Buying Program

    The immense buying power of Savvik provides for a wide array of products at competitive prices through volume pricing discounts. Through the competitive bid processes, Savvik has established outstanding contracts with reputable vendors. Membership Includes:
    Access to National Public Bids
    Large vendor contracts
    Individual savings programs

    Learn more here.

  • Firefighter Assistance/Resources

    SFFMA compiled a variety of available resources for firefighters and/or their leadership. While these are not considered part of the benefit package, they are an excellent way to get additional help and support for individual members or your overall department. Topics include addiction resources, cancer awareness, suicide prevention and more. Learn more here.

State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association

Interested in volunteering for the fire department in your community?

Offer your dedication, leadership, and heart for serving your community, your neighbors, and your friends. YOU ARE NEEDED, and it doesn’t have to mean donning gear and fighting fires…there are many roles you can fill in your local department. Come and make a difference. Come and see what being a hero means. No Superman cape required.

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Join your local volunteer fire department today.

Need Firefighter Recruitment/Retention Help? Click here.

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