Information for Washington D.C. Trip
The dates for the Washington D.C. trip are April 29 and 30 to coincide with the dates for CFSI.
The Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Breakfast will be in the Members’ Room at the Library of Congr...
LW Bills radio alarm box class, no charge for the class. 2 one day classes. 4/28 and 4/30, 2020 - 8AM to 3 PM. Register by 4/22 978-352-6660.
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Webster Fire-Rescue Department
55 Thompson Road
Webster, MA 01570
Dear Chief,
We are reaching out to your department on behalf of The Webster Fire-Rescue 175th Anniversary Committee. We would like to extend an invitation to you and your de...
The question arose yesterday about sharing of EMS personnel with other departments as part of a COOP situation and whether or not waivers needed to be given to allow personnel not associated with an ambulance license work in that system. Here is the respo...
Good Morning Chiefs,
We have had a number of questions surrounding 1st responder COVID-19 priority testing. THE FCAM E-Board has been diligently working for a number of weeks to get testing procedures and sites set up throughout the Commonwealth. ...
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Chiefs,
Earlier today FCAM put out a series of SOG’s concerning COVID-19 procedures. FCAM hired David Ladd of Blackthorne Service Group, LLC to help assemble some simplified guidance for Chiefs to use, thus the development of these SOG’...
Good Evening Chiefs,
The members of you Executive Board and Board of Directors have been in contact with State agencies over the past week via conference calls and in person meetings in order to bring greater guidance for you on various issues concerning t...
I want to take a minute away from COVID-19 preparations and response to thank Chief Winn, Chief Parrow and the entire PDC Committee for putting together a fantastic conference. Every attendee and vendor I have spoken to have given great marks to this year...
The following heads up was submitted by Chief Gallagher
Earlier this month, the Acushnet Building Commissioner and I responded to a residence at the request of the homeowner. In late summer 2019 the roof of their home was replaced. The contractor demolish...
Chief Butlers arrangements:
Wake: Sunday, February 23 from 2pm - 6pm
Wards Funeral Home
772 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
Walkthrough Attire: Class A (Chiefs should be assembled by 1:30)
Chiefs participating in the “walkthrough” should assemb...
To align with Federal Codes, the MA DPU has initiated the Emergency Amendment to MA Dig Safe Regulations, 220 CMR 99.00, Notification of 911 immediately:
MA Dig Safe Law, New Provision for Notification of 911:
When an excavator causes any damage to an under...
Good morning,
As everyone’s aware, the Firefighter exam has been postponed.
The May District and Deputy Chief exams are actively being review on whether they can go forward. Based on current events, we are anticipating postponi...
Good afternoon,
This email is to inform you that due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, the Municipal Firefighter Examination scheduled for Saturday, March 21st is being postponed. At this time, we have not identified a new written examination ...
2020 NEDIAFC Conference registration brochure link, April 7-9, 2020 Mystic, CT.
Many of you may have this already, but the site is open and operating very efficiently at this time. Hopefully, there will be additional sites opening up across the Commonwealth.
A drive through COVID-19 test site at CVS Pharmacy 720 Boston Turnpike Shrews...
Gillette Stadium testing site
District 14 Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
March 29, 2020
Dear EMS Colleagues,
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with state, federal and local partners on the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and we continue to appreci...
This past week we were notified by Secretary Turco if any Public Safety Agency has a member who has been activated for service, provide us with the name and Community, the Secretary will contact the TAG and hold the member from activation in 99.9% of the ...
Maintaining Readiness and Response including Quick Reference Sheets
Hipaa/Covid 19 Waiver
Attached is the online link to all the documents, companion guide, EPA approved disinfectants and an unprotected exposure form. I suggest you review the SOGs previously sent then the companion guide. All these documents are in Word so you can adapt them t...
SOG COVID 19 Precautionary Measures During Patient Transport
SOG COVID-19 Post Exposure Reporting and Protection
SOG COVID 19 Responder Decontamination
COVID 19 SOGs Personal Protective Equipment
SOG COVID 19 Risk-Based Guidance for Exposure Reduction
SOGs COVID 19 Public Safety Answering Point
Decon Ambulance standard_operating_guideline__ambulance_decon_v1.0
original letter link
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Hello, On Friday March 20, 2020, Governor Baker issued an executive order deferring M.G.L 148 § 26 F and § 26 F ½ Inspections due to the CORVID-19 pandemic. https://www.mass.gov/doc/...
Pre and post COVID 19 testing SOG link
This document is in Word so you can adjust it to meet your departments needs. Use as you see fit. Thank you
Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding the Sharing of Critical Information with First Responders
Home Base will be offering a FREE, accredited, training opportunity for First Responders uniquely positioned to improve access to mental health /DocumentCenter/View/746care for veterans and their families.
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