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Garage, a used fire apparatus and equipment reseller will be our meeting sponsor and one of the vendors on hand https://www.shopgarage.com This will be a vendor coffee meeting, from 9-10 am a few vendors will be available at the meeting. Members are asked to please…

The Turners Falls Fire District, MA (pop. 6,800), is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Fire Chief. Appointed by a three-member Prudential Committee, the ideal candidate will be proficient in all administrative and operational aspects of managing a full-time, full-service fire and ambulance…

Crew Resource Management 4th Edition Online – IAFC – SHS This document is saved in the Member Menu under the Training tab.

Join us for the Annual Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial CeremonyThursday, September 11, 2025 at 5pmAshburton Park, Massachusetts State Housewww.mafirememoiral.org

party is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st at 6:00 pm at the Chocksett Inn in Sterling.  Below is a link to purchase tickets for the big event! https://ticketbud.com/events/ea47b1be-72d5-11f0-bb6e-42010a7170c7 Chief Hurlbut’s Retirement Celebration Saturday, November 01, 2025 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chocksett Inn Chocksett Inn, Laurelwood…

Visit SAVVIK.com to become a member Association Partners, The “NEW” Savvik Store is up and running smoothly!  Thank you again for your patience while the Site was down over the Labor Day Weekend. As a reminder! We’re giving away store credit to the new Savvik…

Reading Fire will be hosting an ICS training opportunity that has never been held in New England.  It is a two-day course being delivered by Chief Kastros and is based on his book “Mastering Fireground Command – Calm the Chaos!” Visit: https://trainfirefighters.com/ to sign up…

What’s Your Shark Attack? Rethinking Risk and Training in the Fire ServiceWednesday, September 10, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]Presented by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Chief Rom Duckworth, Chief Kristopher Blume and Erin McGruderEvery jurisdiction has its version of a “shark attack”—a high-risk, low-frequency…

FCAM Officers and members extends its sympathies to the family of FF Bonazzoli, and to the Sterling Fire Department. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Recruit Firefighter Jack Bonazzoli tragically lost his life in a serious accident while off duty Sunday. At this…

FCAM Officers and members extend sympathies to Chief Heffron’s family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Francis A. Heffron (Retired Sherborn Fire Chief), 93, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston to the late Harold…

POLST EMS Presentation 081425Download The Executive Office of Aging & Independence has hired a consultant who is working on the development of of an electronic system; ePOLST, for tracking orders for life sustaining treatment and will replace paper system (MOLST) that is currently in use…

FCAM Officers and Members extend sympathies to Chief Eldridge and his family during this difficult time, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Martha Ellen Sempos Obituary Martha Ellen Sempos, 65, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Osterville, Massachusetts. Born on February 22,…

FCAM members and Officers extend our sympathies to Chief Rivard and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Chiefs wishing to join the  Somerset Fire with a walk-through for Barbara Rivard (Chief Rivard’s Mother) on Wednesday, August 27th, at 9:45 am are welcome.…

FCAM members and Officers extend our sympathies to Chief Rivard and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Chiefs wishing to join the  Somerset Fire with a walk-through for Barbara Rivard (Chief Rivard’s Mother) on Wednesday, August 27th, at 9:45 am are welcome.…

Financially Fit: Practical Strategies for Integrating Financial Wellness into Agency CultureWednesday, August 27, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]Presented by Crystal Kanada and Lisa HarrellFinancial stress is one of the leading contributors to the mental health of public safety professionals. Yet, financial wellness is…