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FCAM would like to inform you that Chief Cuneo and his wife were unfortunately involved in a car accident on Wednesday. Chief Cuneo is a little banged up with some fractures, and his wife has some minor injuries, he will likely be in the hospital…

Applications Closing July 13 Applications are closing Sunday, July 13 for the Fire Department Exchange (FDX) Program in Flagstaff, Arizona, October 6 – 10, 2025. As part of IAFC Wildfire Programs, FDX provides in-person and online exchange platforms for fire departments facing wildland-urban interface (WUI) challenges. The core…

Please contact Chief Ryan directly Chelmsford’s Building Commissioner has requested that the town establish a “Board of Survey” to address unsafe or hazardous structures. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Section 8, this Board is responsible for:  Inspecting buildings that are in disrepair…

Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Event Response Training on:  Tuesday, July 30, 2025  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM  BTM Operations & Maintenance Facility, 67 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA

Please contact Chief Ryan directly Chelmsford’s Building Commissioner has requested that the town establish a “Board of Survey” to address unsafe or hazardous structures. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Section 8, this Board is responsible for:  Inspecting buildings that are in disrepair…

Fire Department Honor Guards are welcome, please make sure you also register for tickets. Honor Guards wishing to participate to be on the field for the National Anthem should arrive at the stadium by 3:00 PM. and meet in the cul-de-sac near the ticket window.

Fire Department Honor Guards are welcome, please make sure you also register for tickets. Honor Guards wishing to participate to be on the field for the National Anthem should arrive at the stadium by 3:00 PM. and meet in the cul-de-sac near the ticket window.

The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards is hosting a webinar titled Seven Items to Improve Facility Safety on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00am. Preregistration is not required.

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/IAFC/Campaigns/128570/Respond Congress appropriated $468 million for the SHSGP program in FY 2025. It also appropriated $553.5 million for the UASI program. President Trump signed the continuing resolution to fund the government on March 15. However, as the end of the fiscal year in September approaches,…

The Executive board of FCAM is reaching out to find out interest amongst FCAM Chiefs in taking the required IMT 0305 course to be offered this fall, as well as other discipline-specific courses in the near future. These courses would be required for consideration for…

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The Officers and members of FCAM extend our sympathies to Chief McPherson and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Visitations on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, 35 Main Street, Sherborn. His…

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RETIREMENT GATHERING!for Chief Joe Cuneo26 years of service to the New Salem and Wendell Fire Departments Tuesday, July 15 | 4PM-7PMNew Salem Academy and Museum of Fine Art37 South Main St. | New Salem, MA 01355 Light refreshments | Donations to party and gift accepted…

With great sadness Dartmouth Fire District 3 announces the passing of Firefighter Alan C. King. Alan suffered a medical emergency at home on June 13th and remained in critical condition at St. Lukes Hospital until his passing on June 25th . Alan spent his first…