The MFA has virtual monthly meetings which are usually on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  These are supplemented by “Field Trip” events during the year, usually on a Saturday morning to see a department’s apparatus and their stations, followed by lunch together. 

Our next virtual meeting will be on the fourth TUESDAY, May 26, 2026, beginning at 19:30 (Eastern time).  Please let us know if you need assistance in using this meeting method. It is not hard, and we can walk you through the steps, BUT ahead of meeting night!!

The Google Meet link and directions will be provided via separate e-mail and posted on our web page. We encourage you to click the link and try it. If your computer has a camera when you open the link, you should see yourself. Play with it as you are not connected to anything. Doing this will get you used to the system. Once you do this you will be all set to attend.

Remember if you cannot connect online, you can call in with the number provided.  We hope YOU will mark your calendar and plan to come online later this month.

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The May guest speaker will be Rockdale, Ga, Fire Chief James Robinson.

Chief James Robinson has been committed to public safety since 2003 and has been a part of Rockdale County Fire Rescue since 2008. He has progressed through various roles to attain the position of Fire Chief, where he oversees fiscal management, operational strategies, strategic planning, and administrative functions. Fire Chief Robinson is instrumental in defining the department’s goals, vision, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering leadership development within the team.

Fire Chief Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration and is actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University (Command College). Fire Chief Robinson holds both National Registry and State of Georgia Paramedic licenses. He has received the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation by the Commission on Professional Credentialing of the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program through the National Fire Administration. Additionally, he holds credentials as a Georgia Fire Chief Officer. In 2022, he was recognized as the Fire Chief Officer of the Year award.

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