US and MA Flags
Memorial Day Monday - May 27 - 2013 Flags to Half Staff
Sunrise until Noon
Noon to Sunset return to full staff _____________________
HALF STAFF Tuesday - 28 May 2013
In honor of
U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell K. Daehling of Dalton
Died 14 May 2013 in Kandahar Province - Afghanistan
Lighthouse Comemorative Chinstrap
May 26, 2013
Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts
Training, Developing and Educating Fire Service Professionals for the Next Generation
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Sat, May 25, 2013, 7:22 A
Lt. Christopher M. Haney - Wobourn Fire Department
Haney, WFD, Lt. Christopher M. "Chris"
In Methuen, Thursday, May 23rd. Loving companion of Jeanne Pacios. Devoted father of Jacqueline C. Haney, Morgan E. Haney and her loving companion Shaun Morin and their mother, Loraine (Morrison) Haney, all of Methuen. Loving grandfather of Camdyn P. Morin. Cherished son of the late Frank A. and Mildred B. (Monahan) Haney. Dear brother of Francis A. Haney of FL, Steven B. Haney and his wife Donna of Woburn, Connie Haney of TN, Leslie M. Gonsalves and her late husband Ricky, David M. Haney and his wife Susan, all of Woburn, and Barbara Haney-Burtt and her husband Rick of Billerica. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, WOBURN, on Wednesday, May 29th at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn at 10. Calling hours on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Interment is private. Remembrances may be made in Chris's memory to the Chris Haney Memorial Fund, c/o Woburn Firefighters Local 971, Woburn Municipal Credit Union, 8 Cedar Street, Woburn, MA 01801. (Obituary, directions and guest book at www.lynch-cantillon.com)
Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home
(781) 933-0400
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Fri, May 24, 2013, 5:30 P
Flags to Half Staff - Sunrise to Noon -Memorial Day - Monday May 27th
Please be advised: In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon, May 27, 2013 in honor of Memorial Day.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Fri, May 24, 2013, 2:41 P
Flag on Memorial Day
We have not heard from the Governor's Office but here is the recognized flag protocol, courtesy of Chief Beardsley.
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May
§6. Time and occasions for display
It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.
The flag should be displayed on all days, especially on
New Year's Day, January 1
Inauguration Day, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday, February 12
Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February
Easter Sunday (variable)
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May
Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May
Flag Day, June 14
Father's Day, third Sunday in June
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Constitution Day, September 17
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Navy Day, October 27
Veterans Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
the birthdays of States (date of admission)
and on State holidays.
The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution.
The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on election days.
The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse.
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Fri, May 24, 2013, 9:07 A
Phoenix Society - World Burn Congress - October 9-12
The complete brochure has been posted in the documents section under the Training heading.
WORLD BURN CONGRESS
October 9-12, 2013
Omni Providence Hotel
Providence, Rhode Island
Daily Events of Interest
Wednesday, October 9
• Remembrance Walk - All are welcome to join us in lining the streets to the RI state house
Thursday, October 10
• Opening Ceremonies – Fire Service opens the conference
• Keynote Speaker – Lionel and Joanna Crowther will be telling their story of healing
• Afternoon Breakout Session – Panel Discussion: In the Line of
Duty: Stories of those who serve
• Support Group for burn injured Fire Fighters
Friday, October 11
• General Session – Reflections: The Station Nightclub Fire and
Community Response
• Discussion Group – Fire Fighters
• Discussion Group – Spouses of Fire Fighters
• Talent Show
Saturday, October 12
• Fred Luskin – Forgive for Good
• Closing ceremonies
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Thu, May 23, 2013, 5:26 P
Flags to Half Staff - Sunrise to Sunset - Tuesday May 28th - In honor of SPC Mitchell K. Daehling - Dalton
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in honor of U.S. Army SPC Mitchell K. Daehling of Dalton who died on May 14, 2013 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
Location:
Devens Common Center 31 Andrews Pkwy Devens, MA 01434
Time: 0830-1600 hours
Fee: $27.00
The Department of Fire Services will be hosting a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Conference at the Devens Common Center. The conference is open to first responders of all backgrounds, hospital personnel, mental health clinicians and chaplains.
Topics Include:
• Charleston, South Carolina Sofa Super Store Fire
• CISM for line of duty deaths (LODD)
• CISM for Fire Investigators
• Impact of Fire Fatalities on Emergency Personnel
• Past, Present and Future of CISM
Presentations By:
Chief Mark Schrade
Chief Schrade, of the St. Andrews Fire Department in South Carolina, has over 30 years of experience in the fire service, functioning as a paramedic, company level officer and training officer. He will discuss the Charleston South Carolina Sofa Super Store Fire from the initial alarm through the rescue and recovery efforts.
Chaplain Rob Dewey
Chaplain Dewey has served as the Senior Chaplain for the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy since 1990. He will be presenting his experience providing CISM services at the scene of the Charleston South Carolina Sofa Super Store Fire.
Agent William Visnovske
Agent Visnovske is a Certified Fire Investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He will be discussing the need for CISM services for fire investigators.
Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Health Services at the University of Maryland in Baltimore County, Maryland and President Emeritus of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. He will present the past, present and future of CISM.
Registration Process and Fee
To register for the conference, please fill out an MFA course registration form and submit form and payment no later than June 14, 2013 to:
Registration
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
P.O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775
Registration for the conference is $27.00. Payment in the form of a bank check, personal check or money order can be made payable to: The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Trust Fund. Please see the attached course registration form for additional payment information. Note: Cash will not be accepted.
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Wed, May 22, 2013, 6:49 A
IAFC seeking new members for Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee
Get Involved: Seeking Applicants for IAFC Committee
Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 7
Fairfax, Va., May 21, 2013- The IAFC seeks new members for its Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee. This is a policy-oriented committee that provides direction and subject matter expertise on the fire and emergency service role in homeland security matters. The committee monitors current trends, policies and directives at all levels of government to provide appropriate guidance to all stakeholders. The committee is tasked with identifying and implementing projects and programs that support the IAFC's continued reputation as a trusted resource - to the fire service and beyond - on homeland security issues.
Qualifications and Application
All committee members must meet specific professional qualifications pertinent to the appointment and are expected to play an active role in the committee's activities. The committee chair will review all applicants before passing recommendations to IAFC President Hank Clemmensen. In addition to appropriate work experience, all committees strive to achieve geographic balance and diversity among committee members.
If you're interested in being considered for appointment, please submit a letter of interest with a resume and complete contact information to Joelle Fishkin, component relations manager, no later than Friday, June 7. Please name the committee in your cover letter.
New committee members are expected to attend the committee meeting at FRI 2013 in Chicago and begin participating on teleconferences immediately. The IAFC does not provide financial assistance for committee members to attend FRI.
Please note it's possible there will be no further IAFC committee openings in 2013.
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Wed, May 22, 2013, 6:27 A
FF Timothy C. Latson, Ret. - Cambridge Fire Department
LATSON, Timothy C., Jr. Of Jamaica Plain, May 19, 2013. Retired Firefighter, Cambridge Fire Dept. after 25 years of service. Beloved father of Timothy C. Latson, III and Kirsten M. Latson both of Roslindale and step-father of Courtney McCall and Quintin Walford. Son of the late Mary O. and Timothy C. Latson, Sr. Dear brother of Annette Bailey of Middleboro, Janice A. Daniels and her husband Dr. Owen Daniels of San Francisco, CA, Denise Latson Janey and her husband Richard of Danbury, CT, and Donna Latson Gittens and her husband Robert of Dorchester. He leaves 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 517 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester. Visiting with the family Friday 5-8 PM at the Davis Funeral Home, 89 Walnut Ave., ROXBURY. Burial Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations may be made in Tim's memory to the Cambridge Firefighters Relief Assoc., 167 Lexington Ave., Cambridge 02138. To post a sympathy message visit DavisFuneralHomeBoston.com.
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Tue, May 21, 2013, 10:10 A
General Membership Meeting notice and Registration for WEDNESDAY 12 June 2013
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY – 12 June 2013 – Cranwell Resort – Spa- Golf Club – 55 Lee Road – Lenox, MA 01240 - NOTE: this meeting has been scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to avoid conflict with the New England Chiefs show.
There is no General Membership meeting scheduled for July
EMS Program – 08:00-10:00 AM "Blast Injuries to the Extremities" Cindy Childs – Critical Knowledge
10:00 - Business meeting
11:00 - 11:30 – Bill Stathis – Axia NGNetworks – Mass Broadband 123 network – 150 fire station that are getting fiber connectivity as part of project
11:30 – 12:00 - Department of Fire Services – Fireworks regulations presentation
12:00 – Lunch
13:20, 13:30, 13:40, 13:50 – Golf $34.40/person with cart – check off below if you intend to play golf
DIRECTIONS: www.mapquest.com ???
PHONE: 978-682-2272 FAX: 978-682-2668
EMAIL: FCAMSECTREAS@comcast.net
FCAM – P.O. Box 97 – North Andover, MA 01845
(Note: the meal costs as voted by the membership and indicated below start with this meeting)
MEETING ONLY___ MEETING/COFFEE+ ONLY ($5) ___
COFFEE & MEAL ($30.00) ____ LIFE MB.($20.00)____
I will be attending the EMS Con ED program at 8 AM _______
I will be playing golf with the FCAM group at 1:20 PM __________
NAME (PLEASE PRINT) __________________________________
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- Tue, May 21, 2013, 7:56 A
MSPCA offers Equine Rescue and Training
The class dates are June 1st and 2nd and will be at Nevins Farm which is located at 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA. The first day of the class is hands on introduction to horse and other livestock handling. The second day is hands on emergency equine rescue techniques including a trailer and stall extraction. The cost for the two days $75.00 and participants can sign up on line at www.mspca.org on the main home page click on programs and resources and then click on the equine safety and ambulance page.
Roger Lauze'
Manager, Equine Rescue and Training
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Tue, May 21, 2013, 7:43 A
IAFC Foundation Scholarship Applications Due June 1
Pursuing Your Degree and in Need of Funding Support?
IAFC Foundation Scholarship Applications Due June 1
Scholarships provided by the International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation help first responders advance their college level education so that they are better prepared to face the ever increasing and complex challenges of today’s fire service.
Any person with a minimum of three years as a volunteer, two years paid, or a combination of three years paid and volunteer active service with a state, county, provincial, municipal, community, industrial or federal fire department is eligible to apply.
Apply for these 2013 IAFC Foundation scholarships by June 1:
Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Awards
Chief Charles "Chet" Henry Memorial Scholarship Award
Garry L. Briese Scholarship Award
The Heather Westphal Memorial Scholarship Award
IAFC Federal Military Section Award
John M. Buckman, III Award
Company Officer Leadership Symposium (COLS) Scholarship
Fire Explorers (14-20 years of age)
Additional information and the application form can be found on the IAFC Foundation's Scholarship webpage.
The IAFC Foundation is grateful to the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Glatfelter Insurance Group/VFIS and the many other fire service related companies and individuals who demonstrate their support of first responder education by donating to the IAFC Foundation.
For additional information please contact Sharon Baroncelli at Sbaroncelli@iafc.org or 703-896-4822.
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FCAMSECTREAS
- Tue, May 21, 2013, 7:31 A
U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell K. Daehling - Dalton
MITCHELL K. DAEHLING
1988 - 2013 | Obituary
[Mitchell K. DAEHLING Obituary]
DAEHLING, United States Army Specialist Mitchell K. 24, of 180 Raymond Drive, Dalton, MA died Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was killed in action while serving his country in Afghanistan.?Specialist Daehling was born on July 6, 1988 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, the son of Kirk W. and Brenda Sander Daehling of Dalton, MA. He was educated in Pocatello, Idaho schools and graduated from Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton, MA in 2006. He continued his education at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH from 2006-2010
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- Sun, May 19, 2013, 6:24 P
FF John J. Cedrone, Ret. - Newton Fire Department
CEDRONE, John J. Retired Newton Firefighter for 34 years, lifelong resident of Newton, May 19, 2013. Loving husband for 42 years of Ann (DiRe) Cedrone. Visiting hours on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Complete notice to follow on Tuesday. www.eatonandmackay.com Eaton and Mackay Funeral Home Newton Corner 617-244-2034
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- Fri, May 17, 2013, 1:56 P
Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference at the BCEC Boston, MA.
You are invited to two days of education,
information and free lunch at the Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show &
Conference!
Wholesale Distribution will be at booth #310, come see us in action!
Join us on June 12th & 13th at the 8th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show
& Conference at the BCEC Boston, MA.
$10 parking voucher. When registering, tell them Wholesale
Distribution invited you to help us win a vendor contest!
This event will feature over 300 exhibitors displaying products and services
necessary for the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of
buildings and facilities in the greater New England region. Running concurrently
with the trade show is an educational conference featuring 30 individual onehour
talks covering a wide range of topics including: LEED, Green, Sustainability,
Energy, Building Commissioning, Facility Maintenance, Construction and
Renovation Planning. IFMA - Boston produces, monitors and provides CFM credit
for each conference talk attended.
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- Sat, May 25, 2013, 7:22 A
