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Candidate for Second Vice PresidentFire Chiefs Association of MassachusettsChief Justin Woodside – Weston Fire Department September 17, 2026I am honored to announce my candidacy for Second Vice President of the Fire ChiefsAssociation of Massachusetts for 2027. I currently serve as the Fire Chief and Emergency…

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The Town of Lynnfield is seeking an experienced, community-oriented leader to serve as our next Fire Chief / Co-Emergency Management Director. The Fire Chief manages 15 non-civil service full-time Fire Fighters and a full-time paramedic/EMS service as well as call Fire Fighters. The salary range…

Please see the agenda for the September 16 meeting and minutes from June meeting. Sept 16 2026 Agenda General Membership MeetingDownload Monthly Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026Download

MFAA is excited to announce our 2026 Fall Conference and EXPO! MFAA is returning to the Cape at the Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, with the EXPO located in the Compass Rose Ballroom. This event supports MFAA’s core mission of promoting professionalism by providing members with comprehensive…

Save The Date! Please join us for our annual customer appreciation day and open house!Check out our product lines, say hello to our vendors and enjoy a BBQ lunch on us! Friday – September 18th, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Vaillancourt DriveNorth Attleboro…

Step Up and Lead – Leadership Development Workshop – Essex County County Fire Chiefs viscuso-flyer-ECFCA (1)Download Blue Ocean Music Hall4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, MA $60 (Essex County Fire Chief Members)$75 non-members This is an interactive leadership and culture development program for all fire service members…

September 7, 2026 The Rockland Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Retired Rockland Fire Chief RalphTanzi, who passed away on September 4, 2026.Chief Tanzi dedicated 32 years of distinguished service to the Town of Rockland. He joined thedepartment on December 24, 1961, and…

FCAM General Membership Meeting, September 16, 20261000 hoursBeverly Golf & Tennis134 McKay St., Beverly Golf is available for Chiefs that wish to golf. 5 foursomes for 9 holes starting at 1 pm, will be available at $28 p/p. You will be able to register for…

FCAM offer condolences and prayers to Chief Pauley’s Family and the Wellfleet Fire Department, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Wellfleet Fire Department Mourns the Passing of Retired Fire Chief Richard “Rich” Pauley It is with profound sadness that the Wellfleet Fire Department…

Annual Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony is held outside in Ashburton Park at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026 -Join us on September 11 at the Massachusetts State House as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our fallen firefighters and commemorate the 25th anniversary of…

The Operational Services Division’s (OSD) Statewide Contracts offer a comprehensive array of safety and emergency response products for public works departments, schools, fire and police, first responders, and others.  With hundreds of manufacturers represented, public safety Statewide Contracts provide coverage for day-to-day safety needs, emergency management and…

The Massachusetts DCR Bureau of Forest Fire Control is partnering with Massachusetts Army National Guard, to deliver a two-hour helicopter awareness workshop for Western Massachusetts local fire department Chiefs and Officers. State agency and National Guard staff will discuss use of helicopters on wildland fires…

POLICE-FIRE-DISPATCH-SHERIFF-CORRECTIONS-EMS PUBLIC SAFETY CIVILIAN PROFESSIONALS (dispatch, clerical and other support staff) often work in the shadows of their uniformed counterparts. These professionals routinely face chronic and cumulative stress that is often overlooked, misunderstood, or mismanaged. This full day workshop equips these critical workers with evidence-based…

The Executive Board expresses sympathies to the families and departments of the firefighters from Marshfield, Taunton and Quincy who recently passed away. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. FCAM reminds Chiefs and members of department that help is available, through various avenues and…