Communications
Proceedings Book (Red Book)
UPDATE 07/02/25: The updated Red Books/Proceedings are now available below. In addition, you can find the most current version of the SFFMA Constitution and By-Laws here.
SFFMA preserves the history and its business through a Conference Proceedings book, aka “The Red Book.” This book is printed annually and includes Executive Board members, committee members, district board members, conference locations, transcripts of the memorial service, business meetings, committee reports, district reports, contests winners, contest rules, and a full, updated version of the Constitution and By-Laws.
SFFMA maintains an archive of these Proceedings at the Austin Office. However, a few issues are missing from our holdings. If you have a copy of the Proceedings from the following years and are willing to part with it, we would greatly appreciate either a donation or the opportunity to scan the contents: 1876-1904, 1907, 1910, 1915-1918, 1921, 1924, 1927-1930, 1932, 1952, 1963.
2018 Proceedings Book
2019 Proceedings Book (Amended Constitution & By-Laws)
2021 Proceedings Book (Amended Constitution & By-Laws)
2022 Proceedings Book (Amended Constitution & By-Laws)
2023 Proceedings Book (Amended Constitution & By-Laws)
2024 Proceedings Book (Amended Constitution & By-Laws)
2025 Proceedings Book
SFFMA Snapshot
SFFMA Snapshot is a twice-monthly wrap-up of info for Texas firefighters
2026
SFFMA Snapshot 5-18-26
SFFMA Snapshot 5-04-26
SFFMA Snapshot 4-20-26
SFFMA Snapshot 4-06-26
SFFMA Snapshot 3-23-26
SFFMA Snapshot 3-09-26
SFFMA Snapshot 2-23-26
SFFMA Snapshot 2-10-26
SFFMA Snapshot - Inaugural bulletin 1-26-26
Special Bulletins and Email Blasts
2026
VFIS of Texas
SFFMA Spark
SFFMA Spark is a newsletter from the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas sent six times each year. Want to submit a story idea? Have some great pics to share? Email Kim Hilsenbeck: newsletter@sffma.org
2026
SFFMA Spark - March 2026 Conference Edition
SFFMA Spark - Inaugural issue: January 2026
e-InfoFIRE Newsletter & Special Bulletins
The e-InfoFIRE newsletter was a monthly electronic newsletter that highlighted newsworthy events, association happenings, and important updates. It also contained feature articles and tons of photos. As of 2026, e-InfoFire has been replaced with SFFMA Spark!
Read the previous issues of e-InfoFIRE below; you can also find issues on this archives page (October 2023 forward).
2025 SFFMA e-InfoFIRE
SFFMA Member Reminder Email December 2025
December 2025
November 2025
SFFMA Member Reminder Email Sept 2025
October 2025
September 2025
August 2025
July 2025
June 2025
Staff Spotlight June 2025: Heather Lundy
June Legislative Update by J Pete Laney
Exclusive Offer for SFFMA Members from Vector Solutions
May 2025
April 2025
Special Bulletin: Vector Solutions April
March 2025 - Conference Edition!
February 2025
Special Bulletin: Vector Solutions February
Note to Facility/Industrial Members from 2024
January 2025
2024 SFFMA e-InfoFIRE
Special bulletin: Renew Your SFFMA Membership Today
December 2024
November 2024
Special bulletin: Vector Solutions November
Special bulletin: SFFMA 2025 Member Drive
October 2024
Special bulletin: Certification Update 10-2-24
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024 - Conference Issue
February 2024
January 2024
2023 SFFMA e-InfoFIRE
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
August Member Spotlight - Asst. Chief Marvin Holmes
July 2023
June 2023 - Conference Wrap-Up
SFFMA Conference Chronicle
May 2023
April 2023
April Department Profile - Perryville VFD
April Member Spotlight - Chief Chandra Elliott
InfoGram - April 2023 - Survey Reminder
InfoGram - March 2023 - Survey Follow-up
March 2023
InfoGram - March 2023 - Member Survey
February 2023
January 2023
2022 SFFMA e-InfoFIRE
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
July 2022
August 2022
June 2022
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
February 2022
January 2022
Archived editions:
2019 InfoFire
2018 InfoFire
2017 InfoFire
2016 InfoFire
2015 InfoFire
2014 InfoFire
2013 InfoFire
2012 InfoFire
2011 InfoFire
HOT Takes with SFFMA (on Spotify)
DOWNLOAD SPOTIFY to listen to episodes on that platform.
HOT Takes is a podcast by the SFFMA staff. We talk about issues of importance to our members. Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us!
Episode 12 - Conversations with Past Presidents: Bob and Mike Looney
Episode 11 - Conversations with Past Presidents; Bill Gardner
Kicking off our Conversations with Past Presidents series is Bill Gardner. It’s all part of the SFFMA 150th celebration year!
Episode 10 - Texas Fire Marshal Debra Knight
Hear important info for Texas fire departments about how her office can assist.
Episode 9 - The Pie, Cake and Brisket Auction at Morgan Mill VFD
This event, which is a major fundraiser for this rural VFD, sounds like a hoot. Check out our conversation with Asst. Fire Chief Phil Flinn to get the scoop!
Episode 8 - Chief Rick Lasky, author of Pride & Ownership
We enjoyed the heck outta this chat with one of our faves, Chief Lasky. We talked recruitment and retention, support of SFFMA and much more.
Episode 7 - Tom Merrill of the Professional Volunteer Fire Department
This conversation with Tom Merrill covers a range of topics about his experiences and recommendations for recruiting new volunteers and creating a VFD that maintains high professionalism.
Episode 6 - Wendy Norris with the Texas LODD Task Force
We chatted with Wendy Norris about the task force and the new symposium she created in her husband, John’s, memory.
Episode 5 - Dena Ali, Author of Hope out of Darkness
Kim Hilsenbeck talks with Dena Ali about her experiences and why she wrote a book about mental wellness, suicide prevention and peer support for firefighters and other first responders.
Episode 4 - Fire Department Marketing Class
Hear about how this class can help your volunteer fire department with recruitment and retention. Free to SFFMA members.
Episode 3 - PORTAL Overview
Derrell Beasley and Kim Hilsenbeck talk about all the features, functions and fabulousness of PORTAL, our member service software.
Episode 2 - Ch-ch-ch-changes to Certification Program
Synopsis: Kevin Creamer and Kim Hilsenbeck discuss changes to the SFFMA Certification Program
Episode 1 - 2025 Member Drive
Synopsis: Staff members Kim Hilsenbeck, Derrell Beasley and Kevin Creamer chat about the 2025 Member Drive. They talk about member benefits, reasons to become a member, costs, and how the SAFER Grant can help cover the cost of member dues with SFFMA.
Audio Stories
Chat with Cherry Kay December 2025
Letter from SFFMA President December 2025
Staff Spotlight: Nikki Petrekovich
Morgan Mill VFD Pie, Cake and Brisket Auction
Firefighter Injury Prevention (by TEEX)
Spotlight on Ingram VFD
Letter from SFFMA President September 2025
Chat with Cherry Kay September 2025
Staff Spotlight: Teresa Junkin September 2025
Letter from SFFMA President August 2025
Chat with Cherry Kay August 2025
Letter from SFFMA President August 2025
Moffat VFD Spotlight
Letter from SFFMA President July 2025
Member Spotlight July 2025 - Andy Dexter
November 2024 companion recording
Brenham Fire Department Fire Safety Clowns
Waller VFD Spotlight
Texas Firefighter Magazine
Texas Firefighter magazine was the fall publication of the SFFMA. Features usually included the yearly committee appointments,
conference highlights and articles. Please note, this publication is no longer active.
Texas Firefighter 2019
Texas Firefighter 2018
Texas Firefighter 2017
Texas Firefighter 2016
Texas Firefighter 2015
Texas Firemen 2014
Texas Firemen 2013
Texas Firemen 2012
Texas Firemen 2011
Texas Firemen 2010
For previous editions of the magazine contact info@sffma.org
