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Budget information and Legislation

Department of Fire Services    Budget

Outside_Section_Cost_of_Fire_Services_FY_09[1].doc

House_2284[1].pdf

House_2396[1].pdf

House_4455[1].pdf

House_4521[1].pdf

Senate_1415[1].pdf

Forest Fire Control March 08 st01892[1].pdf

FCAM Legislative Agenda for FY 09

Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Firefighters’ Prayer: 

When I am called to duty, wherever flames may rage, give me the strength to save a life, whatever be its age.  Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.  Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.  I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property.  And if according to God’s will, I must answer death’s call, bless with your protecting hand, my family, one and all.   AMEN.

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Dues Notices for FY 09

The membership dues invoices will be going out by April 1st for FY 09.  Please return the bottom half of the invoices with your payment. Each invoice will include a W-9 form and a return postage paid envelope. The W9 is being sent for those people who may need this for their accounting department.  It has been sent to all members even though many retired and associate members will not need it. Please note on the return portion of the invoice we are asking for your help in updating our data base.  There are three lines to enter your home address, current email address and cell phone number.  Your cooperation in providing this information is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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2008 FCAM Golf Tournament to benefit Shriners Burn Hospital

The Chief Tomas Moore & Chief Edward Cloonan

32nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Boston Shriners Burn Hospital will be held on Tuesday - May 20th, 2008 at the Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton - 9:00 AM shotgun tee off

Please click here for a registration form >FCAM 2008 Golf Tournament to benefit Shriner Burn Hospital flyer.pdf

Deadline for registration is May 15, 2008

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Elect Jack Parow 2nd V.P. IAFC in 2008

 

Candidate’s Profile

Jack is fire chief in Chelmsford, Mass., a 34-year veteran of the fire service and an IAFC member since 1991. He has served as President of the New England Division IAFC, President of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts, a member of the IAFC Election Committee and represents the IAFC on the International Code Council. Jack is a member of the VCOS, the Fire and Life Safety Section, the EMS Section, the Safety, Health and Survival Section and the NFPA. He holds a master’s degree in business and policy studies, a bachelor’s degree in fire and safety engineering and is an EFOP graduate. Jack teaches at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. in the graduate and undergraduate Fire Science and Management Program. In addition, he has been very active at both the state and federal level in moving vital fire service legislation forward, including funding of the "Fire Bill".

Candidate’s Platform

I believe in the mission of the IAFC and the execution of goals and objectives through the IAFC’s bi-annual strategic planning process. Furthermore, we need to focus our energy on firefighter safety and wellness, fire prevention and code strengthening, federal legislation, proper funding of the National Fire Academy, EMS issues and volunteer and call firefighter retention.

Because of the rapidly changing environment we operate in, it is important that the IAFC become the "go to" organization on all fire related issues and truly become the voice of the fire service in the international arena. To be successful, the IAFC must become an even more membership driven organization. We can accomplish this by reaching out and listening to the Divisions, Sections and Committees as well as the State and Provincial Fire Chief Associations. Working for the entire membership needs to remain a top priority. Hopefully, we can create an organization that is seamless from the local to the international level.

In the past, the IAFC has elected strong leadership into office. I feel that I have the knowledge, experience and commitment to continue that trend. My pledge to you is that I will work hard, represent the entire membership and be an ambassador for the IAFC. I ask you for your vote and support. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at chiefcfd@aol.com.

Fire Rescue International 2008 will be held August 14 - 16 , 2008 in Denver, Colorado

The New England Division is staying at the Denver Marriott City Center. 

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RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER POWER POINT PRESENTATION

1 & 2 Family Fatal Fires 1986 to 2005

Click here to down load >  1- & 2-Family Residential Sprinklers

 

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