Membership

The Monterey County Fire Training Officers Association (MCFTOA) is a 501(c)(3) California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. According to the corporation bylaws, the primary objectives and purposes of the corporation are:

“To promote and improve public safety training, standards, and performance levels, by providing and supporting fire service education and training to professional and volunteer public safety personnel and agencies in Monterey County. The foregoing shall be accomplished through such methods as conducting or sponsoring classes, seminars, schools, or training events. Additionally, provide and make available educational materials and resources through contemporary electronic media, serve as a sub-committee to the Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association supporting training activities throughout Monterey County. And overall, support and enhance training standards and education to fire service agencies and personnel.”

Regular membership meetings of the MCFTOA are conducted on the second Thursday of every other month starting at 1000 hrs. The meeting months are February, April, June, August, October, and December. The Bi-monthly membership meetings are held at the Monterey Peninsula College Public Safety Training Center and online via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting is included in each monthly meeting agenda. Agendas are sent via email to each active member of the MCFTOA. An annual in-person meeting is held during the month of December at the Monterey Peninsula College Public Safety Training Center, 2642 Colonel Durham Street, Seaside, CA, or at an alternative location as determined by the organization.

Membership in the MCFTOA is open to all active and retired emergency services personnel. Annual membership dues come in the following three categories:

Active Membership – Agency Training Officer or Manager – $75.00
Additional Active Members (From the active member agency) – $25.00
Associate Membership – Employees of public or private agencies involved in emergency services or retired members who previously qualified as an active member. – $35.00

Note: See the Membership Renewal / Application for specific information on annual membership dues and membership eligibility.

Memberships are for up to one calendar year, beginning on January 1st., or at the time of application, and expire on February 1st. of the following year. Annual dues can be renewed up until February 1st of each year. Membership status is determined by payment of annual dues. Only active members, members in good standing, are allowed to make motions, seconds, cast votes, and receive meeting agendas and minutes.

To become a member of the MCFTOA, complete the Membership / Renewal Application form below and email to: mcftoa@gmail.com. To pay by credit card select “Credit Card” on the application form and a link for payment will be emailed to you. To pay by check, please mail checks to:

MCFTOA
2642 Colonel Durham St.
Seaside, CA 93955

Cash and Agency Purchase Orders are not accepted.

2025 MCFTOA Membership / Renewal Application

MCFTOA Documents:

Past Presidents – MCFTOA

MCFTOA Polo Shirts:

MCFTOA polo shirts with the MCFTOA logo are available for members to purchase. The shirts are black and are a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend. We have sizes M, L, XL, and XXL. Shirts are $15.00. Once payment is made through the link below, please send an e-mail to mcftoa@gmail with your name, requested shirt size, and an address we can mail the shirt to. We can also drop them off at a fire station.

MCFTOA Challenge Coins:

MCFTOA Challenge Coins are available for members purchase. The cost of the coin is $15.00 which can be made through the link below. Once payment is made, please send an email to mcftoa.org with your name and mailing address so we can ship the coin to you. If you would like to make other arrangements about how to obtain the coin, please detail that out in the email.