MFIS Committee Overview: Roles and Responsibilities

The Awards Committee reviews submissions for the Fire Inspector of the Year and Public Educator of the Year awards. They evaluate the candidates and recommend to the board who they believe should be honored with these prestigious recognitions.  

The Burn Survivor Scholarship Committee reviews applications to ensure they meet the scholarship criteria and makes recommendations to the board on who should be awarded the scholarship.

The By-Laws Committee reviews the organization's by-laws, recommends changes, develops the verbiage for any updates, and advises the board on presenting these changes to the members.

The Certified Fire Inspector Program Committee oversees the development, scheduling, registration, and administration of the inspector certification programs to ensure a smooth and effective process for all participants.

The Elections Committee acts as sergeants-at-arms during elections, reviews and certifies results, and resolves any issues to ensure a fair and smooth process. Additionally, the committee recommends changes to the election process for the board’s consideration.

The Finance/Audit Committee meets with the MFIS Treasurer and CPA to review the organization's finances and conduct the annual audit, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.

The Kevin J. Abbasse Memorial Golf Outing Committee assists with planning and volunteering for the annual golf outing, ensuring the event runs smoothly and successfully.

The MFIS ICC NFPA Code Development Committee meets to discuss and review proposed changes and additions to the ICC and NFPA code development, ensuring that updates reflect the latest safety standards and practices.

The MFIS Store Committee assists with inventory control, manages setup and teardown during the conference, and oversees store operations while it's open. Additionally, the committee makes recommendations to the board on inventory selections to ensure the store meets members' needs.

The Mobile Food Service Committee meets to discuss codes and address issues within the rapidly growing mobile food truck industry, ensuring safety and compliance with evolving standards.

The Planning Committee meets to develop content for the fall and winter conference programs, finds engaging speakers, and curates presentations on current hot topics in the field to ensure valuable learning experiences for attendees.

The Residential Sprinklers Committee meets to discuss issues and advocacy efforts for residential fire sprinklers in Michigan. The committee stays informed on codes and legislative changes to support the push for improved safety standards.