May 2026
Issue #10
The Executive Board
President
Chief Brian F. Nardelli
Brockton Fire Department
Immediate Past President
Chief Patrick Purcell
Westborough Fire Department
1st Vice President
Chief Christopher Norris
Easthampton Fire Department
Secretary/Treasurer
Chief Kevin P. Partridge, Ret.
2nd Vice President
Chief Derek Sencabaugh
Lexington Fire Department
Message from the President Chief Brian F. Nardelli, Brockton FD
As we enter into a new year for our Executive Board and Board of Directors, we look forward to the challenges and success’s that will come before us. None of the will be accomplished without a team effort. The Executive Board and Board of Directors are strong and look to take on these burgeoning challenges. This is only possible with one voice, one strategy and vision for the future.
I am honored to serve as your 104 President of such a noble and prestigious organization and I look forward to working with all of you to advance our agenda as Fire Chiefs throughout this great Commonwealth. This is only possible if all of our ships are sailing in the same direction. I have decided to invite all Chairs of committees to the BOD meetings to receive a first-hand account of what they are seeing and hearing within the committees they chair. This is crucial to our success, as we can make real time decisions. This also allows for the flow of information to the committees with direction from the BOD. Without a cohesive plan we will falter. Fire Chiefs should not falter, as we have so much on our shoulders and so many depend on us.
In the coming weeks the BOD will vote on the appointment of the Communication Legislative Liaison. This position will work to fold in legislative priorities with all of our partners and streamline communication throughout the organization.
In the coming weeks I will look to add on to our current strategic plan and move to implement many actions to move the fire service forward. This strategic plan looks to improve inclusivity though out the state, to not only listen, but to hear the priorities of our Chiefs and work to move our agenda forward.
Always remember, we need one voice, one strategy and one vision to be successful in this everchanging world.
Godspeed
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Please update your contacts and begin to use the following emails for FCAM:President: president@fcam.org
secretary@fcam.org
board@fcam.org
Upcoming Meetings & Trainings
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FCAM Board Meeting
June 2, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FCAM Board Meeting Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 1000 hours Location: TBD (more…)
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FCAM General Membership Meeting
June 17, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jockey Club Restaurant
FCAM General Membership Meeting Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 1000 hours Jockey Club Restaurant 115 New State Hwy, Raynham (more…)
Monthly Highlights
FCAM Swears in 104th President and Board of Directors at Annual Meeting, held May 20, 2026 at Thorney Lea Golf Club in Brockton. During the Annual meeting Chief Brian Nardelli was sworn in as the 104th President of FCAM by Chief Kenneth Galligan, Ret. from Brockton FD and a former President of FCAM. Chief Nardelli is the sixth Chief from Brockton to be serve as FCAM President.
Chief Richard Francis welcomed everyone to the Installation and spoke on Chief Nardelli and his journey on the Brockton Fire Department. Chief Galligan administered the Oath of Office to Chief Nardelli flanked by Chief Richie Francis and Chief Michael Williams retired Chiefs from Brockton who Chief Nardelli served under.
Joined by his family including his wife Ann, children, Ava, Anthony, and Stephen, his Command Staff, Fire Department Chaplains and Chief Financial Officer of the City, Chief Nardelli took the Oath of Office and addressed the Chiefs and guests thanking them for the honor to serve as the President of FCAM. He spoke of his vision for the upcoming year and thanked the Chief for their support of the association.
The remainder of the Executive Board, 1st Vice President Chief Christopher Norris, 2nd Vice President Derek Sencabaugh, and Secretary Treasurer Chief Kevin Partridge Ret. were sworn in for the term of office by Chief Galligan also, as was the Chiefs who serve on the Board of Directors.
In Memoriam
Chief Thomas “Tim” Ronayne III, Ret. Canton Fire Department
Chief Elmer S. Fitzgerald Jr. , Ashby Fire Department
Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., Boston Fire Department Rescue Company 2, LODD
FF/Medic Jim Emerton, Sterling Fire Department LODD Occupational Cancer
Braintree Fire Lt. Paul J. Smith, LODD Occupational Cancer
Retirement Well Wishes
Chief Jeremy Bradshaw, Chilmark Fire Department
Chief Patrick Egloff, Westfield Fire Department
FCAM Welcomes
Fire Chief Michael Devine, Sandown Fire Department, Sandown, NH
Fire Chief Eric Bishop, City of West Springfield Fire Department
Important Notes
June 17 General Membership Meeting, Mini Vendor Show, 8:00 am- 1:00 pm, please join us a thank our vendors for all there support- NEW LOCATION FOR MEETING!
Jockey Club, 115 New State Highway, Raynham
Chief Thomas Garrity Ret. Devens steps down as the FCAM Representative on the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Board of Directors, President Purcell and the Executive Board thanks him for his 20 years of service on the Board.
President Purcell Appointed Deputy Chief Kevin Weigold, Shrewsbury Fire Department to Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial Board of Directors to replace Chief Garrity.
The Executive Board thanks Chief Randy White Ret., Chief Joseph Rock, Chief Kevin Robinson Ret. for their interest in the position.
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