2 0 1 8- EMT level NCCR classes

2 0 1 8- EMTlevelNCCRclassesTheLynnfieldFiredepartmentwillbeoffering 2016 NCCRcompliantcon-edclassesstartinginearlyJanuary.Sessionswill Tuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom 7-9, startingJanuary9 andrunningthrough February 15. Asinthepast,classeswillbeheld atthesouth...

L. W. Bills Company 100 Mil Class October 24 & October 26, 2018

  L W Bills Company

  100 Mil Class

  October 24 & October 26, 2018

The L.W. Bills Company will be holding a one-day 100-MIL school course to assist departments and their superintendents in searching for grounds and repairing p...

Nahant Christmas Parade Invitation for Fire Personnel & Fire Apparatus

Nahant Fire Department

67 Flash Road

Nahant, MA

Nahant Fire Department

Re: 21st Annual Christmas Parade

Dear Chief,

Welcome to another Holiday Season. Our 21st annual Christmas Parade is being held on Saturday, December 17th at 6:00pm. We look forward to having...

Memorial Dedication

Please join us for the:

K9 Memorial Dedication

December 7th, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Department of Fire Services

Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit

Stow, MA

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and State Police Colonel Richard D. McKeon invite you to the dedication ...

27th Annual Ipmba Conference International Police Moutanin Bike Association

27th Annual IPMBA Conference

PESCII-Off-Road-ParrCCEMSComrades-ParrHudspeth-PESCII-Parr

Training Matters.  Get it at the IPMBA Conference.

The premier training event for public safety cyclists, featuring training and certification courses, education...

Save the Date Nediafc Annual Meeting Educational Seminars

March 23 - 24, 2017

NFPA Headquarters - One Batterymarch Park - Quincy, MA

Thursday - 23 March - Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn will present lessons learned at the Back Bay Fire.  He will also do a presentation on Prevention and Awareness of ...

Good News Story From Abington

A good news story from Abington-

Last night Retired Rockland Fire Chief Mike Sammon, while driving on Plymouth Street (Rt.58) in Abington, discovered a fire burning under a porch in a residential home.  Mike called 911, alerted the occupants, and ...

Swearing Ceremony for Chief George Kramlinger Manchestr-by-the-Sea Fire/Rescue

Swearing-in ceremony for Chief George Kramlinger, Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire/Rescue, will take place on Wednesday October 5th at 1900 hours at the American Legion Hall located behind Town Hall, which is located at 10 Center Street. All are welcome to atte...

The FY 2018 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Application Period Begins, September 24, 2018

Read on...

AFG Training Workshops this month

Good afternoon:

 We are anticipating that the 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – application period will be opening in October. We will be providing our AFG Training Workshops this month, and would be grateful if you could s...

Afg Application Period for 2016 Assistance Firefighters Grants (AFG) Opens Tuesday, October 11, 2015

AFG Application Period for FF 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Opens Tuesday, October 11, 2015 at 8 a.m. ET

Application Period for FY2016 AFG Announced

The application period is now open through November 18, 2016 at 5 PM ET. Application assistan...

Flags Half Staff Tuesday October 25, 2016 Honor Ssg Sean Christopher O’connell, Army

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker 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, October 25, 2016 in honor of SSG Sean Chris...

Sunday October 9th Flags Half Staff to Honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fal...

Flag Half Stafff Until Sunset, September 30th in Memory of Israel Former President & Prime Minister

Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Shimon Peres, former President and Prime Minister of Israel, and in accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that t...

Hudson Armory - structurally unsound for PATs

This morning we were notified that the floor at the Hudson Armory has been deemed to be structurally unsound by an Engineering firm working on behalf of DCAMM.  97 recruits representing 40 police and fire departments were turned away from taking ...

Mailing Address for FCAM

FCAM moving forward has only one official mailing address:

Fire Chiefs' Association of MA

P.O. Box 1036

Westford, MA. 01866-0736

In order to clear up some confusion, FCAM will now only operate using one address. Please send all correspondence to this address....

Chief Buckley, Ret. Needham is looking for portable radios

From Paul Buckley:

I'm working with my local department in Maine (Saco Valley Fire Department). They are in desperate need of portable radios with no budget to purchase new ones. If any department has a surplus you are willing to sell or donate please give...

Thank you from Chief Coleman

Good morning,

I wanted to take a moment and thank all of the active and retired FCAM members who took the time to come out and vote yesterday. I appreciate all of the people that came out to support me. It was a very close race, which is a good thing becau...

Thank you from Chief Coleman

Good morning,

I wanted to take a moment and thank all of the active and retired FCAM members who took the time to come out and vote yesterday. I appreciate all of the people that came out to support me. It was a very close race, which is a good thing becau...

Monthly Membership Meeting Online Registration Form

Please see link for monthly membership Online Registration Form. If you need the Cash At Door Form, Click the link and the cash at door link is at the top of the online registration form. 

Thank you

+Note: You must be logged in at this time to acce...

Final Decision by HRD on Education and Experience

The Civil Service Commission issued a final decision in the case of Borjeson, et al v. HRD, B2-18-033 – 36, where it ordered that HRD include “acting” time in the scoring of Education & Experience (E&E) for all candid...

Last Chance Apply for Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Last Chance to Apply for FSEDI

If you’re a new chief or aspiring to be one, don’t miss this last opportunity to apply for the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI).

Developed by the IAFC, this highly successful program is ...

IAFC Releases Guide Address Gap Firefighter Physicals

The IAFC today released A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals to assist healthcare providers in the evaluation and treatment of the health and wellness of firefighters. The guide serves as an important new tool for firefighters ...

IAFC Upcoming October & November Webinars

Upcoming October & November Webinars

Check Out Our Upcoming Educational Opportunities

The IAFC provides online educational opportunities by offering webinars and podcasts for fire and emergency service members.

Focused Fire Prevention: Forecasting Risks ...

Chief Alex Mccurdy, Ret. FDSS, LLC Has Hose Donate

I will be retiring a few lengths of hose that I use for my training and pump testing business. (1 3/4 and 3" ) It passed a hose test in 2015.  If there is a Fire Explorer or similar  outfit out there who wants it, I will  b...

Sept monthly meeting reminder

Reminder of the September monthly meeting. This notice is for those that have not notified me that you will be coming.  The cut off is Thursday, September 13th, Thank you, Jack

Date:

September 19, 2018

Time:

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lo...

Colorado Company Markets Items Benefit National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

My name is Laura Brands. I work with the marketing team at Never Summer Industries, a Colorado based snowboard and longboard company.

We offer special edition board programs every year that are focused on service men and women. Proceeds from this program a...

Life Safety Sprinkler System Challenge Workshop

How do you determine success In the era of NFPA 13R sprinkler systems?  

This was the question posed to a group of NFPA stakeholders that participated in our Life Safety Sprinkler System Challenge workshop in December, 2015. This free report that ...

Home Christmas Tree Fires Fact Sheet

Source: NFPA, Fire Analysis & Research Division

NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169

Fire Analysis & Research Division

Home structure fires in which

Christmas trees were first ignited

by month: 2010-2014

February - November 20%

January 37%

December...

Free Webinar ESFR Sprinklers & Obstructions Phase Update

ESFR Sprinklers and Obstructions — Phase 3 Update

December 15, 2016, 12:30 to 2:00 PM ET

Register Now

 Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers are often installed in warehouses to avoid installation of in-rack sprinklers. Due to ...

From Chief Beardsley, Ret. Highlights NFPA Needs Assesment Survey

Bill, as I was preparing for my next class at Bunker Hill, I happened across this link to the most recent Fire Service Needs Assessment Report. With the budget season upon us, some of the chiefs may find this report useful.

This fourth Fire Service Needs A...

Free Smart Fire Protection Webinar October National Fire Protection Association

Register Now - FREE Smart Fire Protection Webinar

 Smart Fire Protection: Update on NFPA Sandbox, Smart Home Summit, Smart Enforcement Workshop, and Related Activities

Tuesday, October 25,  12:30-2:00 PM (EDT)

In 2015 the Fire Protection Re...

Lawrence Update

Chiefs,

I wanted to update you on the FCAM involvement in the Lawrence disaster. Early into the incident Myself, members of the E-Board and other Chief Officers responded to the Lawrence / Andover / North Andover incident to offer our support for Logistica...

Statement Regarding Treasurer Position

September 12, 2018<_o3a_p>

To:       FCAM Membership<_o3a_p>

From: Chief Tim Grenno, President<_o3a_p>

Re: Review of By-Laws and Treasurer’s Position<_o3a_p>

<_o3a_p>On behalf of your Board of Directors, I have been asked to
explain i...

DLS Frequently Ask Questions

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Chiefs,

This document has been developed by the Department of Labor Standards to address many of our concerns related to OSHA. The Task Group is working hard and making good progress, but keep in mind the Department of Labor Standar...

Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Members of FCAM,

I would like to extend my sincerest wish that you, your families, friends and department members all have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving. It’s important to take the time to reflect and be thankful for all the blessings o...

Premium Booths

Yesterday, I posted the notice and guide for vendors for our 2017 Conference and exhibition.  There was an omission with the Premium Booths regarding the price.  I was sure I had put it in the guide but I did not.  The 6 Premium...

Immediate Opening the FCAM Website Committee

We thank Chief Cloutier for his time and commitment to the committee.  As we are in the process of moving to a new website we need a replacement as soon as possible.  Please contact Chief Coleman and copy the Secretary/Treasurer if you a...

Office Phone 978-682-2272 Back Normal

The phones and fax are back to normal. Thank you for your patience.  If you tried to call over the weekend through yesterday and could not contact me please call me back and I will try to be of assistance.

Bill Dolan

The office phone 978-682-2272 i...

Passing of Captain Donald " Chuck" C. Elliott, Jr. (Ret.), Springfield FD

Chief David Jardin (Ret.) Stoughton FD sister Marie Gawrys passed away

Marie Gawrys Obituary - Stoughton, Massachusetts - Farley Funeral Home

Marie E. (Jardin) Gawrys March 26, 1951 - September 4, 2018 Stoughton, Massachusetts

Marie E. (Jardin) Gawrys, 67, passed the 4th day of September, 2018, at the Beth Is...

Eleanor Jane Mooney Wife Fire Chief John Mooney, Ret. Reading Fire Department

Eleanor “Ellie” Jane (Olson) Mooney, died after an extended illness on November 3, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor is survived by her devoted husband John “Jack” Mooney, former Reading Fire ...

Fire Chief John Mariner, Ret. Pepperell Fire Department

Fire Chief John S. Mariner, Ret. died October 26th 2016.  Chief Mariner started with the Pepperell Fire Department in 1959 and was a member of FCAM  and retired from the department in 2012.  

Private services were held at the gra...

Jane Gail Blye Wife Retired Fire Chie Phillip Blye Easton Fire Department

Jane Gail Blye, 70 of Bourne, MA, beloved wife of Phillip E. Blye, passed away at her home on October 15, 2016. She was born in Cambridge, MA to Ernest and Dorothy (Balcomb) Sewall.

Devoted mother to Susan Charis of Hyannis, MA, Laura Blye of Jacksonville,...

Leona Fothergill Wife of Late Fire Chief Fothergill Sr., Mother of Retired Fire Chief Fothergill Jr.

Fothergill - Leona W. (Holland) lifelong resident of Chelsea, October 16, 2016 at age 90.  Wife of the late Chelsea Fire Chief Herbert C. Fothergill Sr., with whom she shared 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2009.  Beloved moth...

Walk Through for Firefighter Greg Hawes Hanover Fire Department

Chiefs,

The walk through for Firefighter Greg Hawes, Hanover Fire, will be Thursday, September 29, at 15:30 hours, Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA.

All members should be staged by 15:00 hours; the procession will be Hanover Fire, Hanove...

Firefighter/Paramedic Gregory Hawes Hanover Fire Department

Gregory C. “Greg” Hawes

Visiting Hours

Thursday, September 29, 2016

4-8 p.m.

Keohane Funeral Home

785 Hancock Street

Hawes, Gregory C. “Greg” of Pembroke, died September 25, 2016.

Greg graduated from North Quincy High Scho...

NFPA Driver Training

I am looking for help with anybody who has conducted an NFPA 1002/1451 driver training program either in house or if you contracted it out.  Thanks in advance for your help in this.

Information Consultants

I am looking for information from anyone who has used a company called "Public Safety Consultants" please contact me regarding your experience.

Thank you

Dave

Last Try for Reposting Online Surve for Chief Mccarthy

There was an error in posting this survey from Survey Monkey and when people opened the link they got the message "survey complete"  

PLEASE try again an assist Chief McCarthy with this survey.  

I apologize for the inconvenience...

EFO Survey

One of my Captains is doing research for his EFO applied research paper. Can you send this survey out to the group.

Thank you,

Chief Stowers

Maynard Fire

White Paper - Reduction of Call Firefighters in MA Fire District 7

I want to thank all 24 departments in Fire District 7 that employ call firefighters for participating in the survey I sent out back in late August. The results of that survey data is in this White Paper report titled, "Reduction of Call Firefighters ...

Line Registration & Payment Now Available for Conference Attendees

Those attending the annual Professional Development Conference - February 28th - March 1st and 2nd - 2017 at the DCU Center in Worcester - can register and pay online.

The conference is open to all fire personnel of any rank.

Radio grants Mendon

Chief Richard Harris is looking to apply for a new radio system for the "Little Town of Mendon." If anyone has applied for and received this type of AFG grant in the last few years and willing to share it, please email him at Chiefrharris@gmail....

Cost Benefit Analysis Survey

Hello to all,

We are seeking your assistance conducting a survey, for a project within the Fire Instructor III program. We are looking for information pertaining to formal training of how to perform a Cost Benefit Analysis. If you are interested in helping...

Military Leave

Looking for policies in regards to Military Leave and associated employee benefits, spouse health Insurance while activated etc.

Thanks for any help.

Fire Station Fesability Study

Good day all,

I am looking for any information you all may have in regards to new station construction.  We have been given permission to go forward with a feasibility study so we are putting together and RFQ for a firm to conduct the study. If yo...

Employee Evaluations

Hello all,

The Town of Groton is in the process of revamping the employee evaluations. Does anyone have a firefighter evaluation policy/form that you like? If so could you please send it to me.

Thank you

Steele McCurdy

Come “By” Say “Bye” & Wish the Chief Farewell After Great Years

Come “By” to Say “Bye” and Wish the Chief Farewell After 44 Great Years - Chief Harold Brunelle - Hyannis Fire Department

Monday, October 31st, 2016

0800 Through 1800 Hours

At Hyannis Fire-Rescue HQ

95 High School Road,...

First Responder App Live

Good Afternoon,

National Grid is pleased to announce that our First Responder app, exclusively for police and fire, is now live in your community. This app will provide enhanced communication between municipalities and National Grid during emergency situat...

Senior Fire Officer Forum Firfighter Safety Symposium

Senior Fire Officer Forum Firefighter Safety Symposium II

I. Illicit Laboratories-Types, Recognition, Hazards, and Help

Presented By: Bob Zalewski, Mark Sicuso, and Mike Barry, Hazardous Materials Training, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Members of the ...

Three Line Training Courses From the International Association Fire Chiefs

International Association of Fire Chiefs

Training at Your Fingertips

Do you feel fully prepared to handle an event with hazardous materials present?

Equip yourself with the knowledge today! The IAFC recently launched three online training classes focusing on...

App Incident Management Handbook

New Mobile Incident Management Handbook

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Incident Management Handbook Mobile App (MIMH) is an electronic enhancement to the paper or electronic versions of the USCG Incident Management Handbook (IMH).

The USCG MIMH is an ...

Sprinkler System Plan Review Novembe 2016

Chelsea High School, 299 Everett Ave., Chelsea, MA

November 1 - 2, 2016

SPRINKLER SYSTEM PLAN REVIEW

This two-day seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems.

Utilizing th...

MA Fire Academy Senior Fire Officer Forum November 2016 Honor the Charlston Nine Dr. David Griffin

IN HONOR OF THE CHARLESTON NINE -Presented by DR. David Griffin

UPCOMING SENIOR FIRE OFFICER FORUM at the Mass. Fire Academy, Stow

Thursday, November 10, 2016  10:00 AM-3:00 PM -register at D.F.S. website

In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Cha...

Upcoming Stationsmarts Demonstrations

Upcoming StationSmarts Demonstrations

Portsmouth Fire Department, RI - Nov. 10th, 10AM -12PM

Milford Fire Department, MA  - Thursday, Nov. 3rd,  10AM - 12PM

Portsmouth, RI Fire Chief Cranson and Milford, MA Fire Chief Touhey are scheduled t...

Overview Chapter 41, Sections 100 & 111F Claims & Their Administration for Municipal Officials

Gowrie Claims Services Presents

An Overview of Chapter 41, Sections 100 and 111F - Claims and their Administration for Municipal Officials

When:  Wednesday - November 30, 2016

Time:  9 a.m. - Noon

Where:  Hopkinton Country Club

204 S...

Free in-Person Training for First Responders Learn How Better Serve Veterans

Register Today for a Free In-Person Training for First Responders to Learn How to Better Serve Veterans

When: Friday, October 14, 2016

Where: Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Time: 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Light Breakfast and Coffee Pr...

Save the Date Monday October 2016 Surviving & Thriving in Your Career

Surviving & Thriving in Your Career

Monday October 31, 2016, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A Conference for 1st Responders

Florian Hall 55 Hallett Street

Dorchester, MA 02124

Featuring Regional and National 1st Responder Career Development & Wellness Experts

Sponsore...

Vendor Coffee the Geneal Membership Meeting December 21st

There will be a vendor coffee at the FCAM General Membership meeting on Wednesday - December 21st from 8-10 a.m. - the meeting will be held at the Andover Country Club - 60 Cantebury Street - Andover.

Send a reply if you will be participating in the coffee...

November 16th General Membership Meeting Vendor Coffee 8 a.m.

The Wednesday- November 16th General Membership Meeting of FCAM will be held at the Publick House in Sturbridge.  If you would like to take part in the Vendor Coffee from 8-10 a.m. please let me know by Friday October 28th so that I can list your...