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POSITION: Assistant Fire ChiefCOMPENSATION: Salary range is $112,715 – $146,578. Starting salary will depend on qualifications.DESCRIPTION: The Town of Derry, NH (Pop. Approx. 34,000) is seeking highly qualifiedcandidates for the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Under direction of the FireChief, the Assistant Fire Chief is…

Foursomes and sponsor opportunities remain available for the JGPR “Golfing Fore Good” golf tournament, with 100% of the proceeds going to support The 100 Club of Massachusetts. JGPR is asking for your support for 100 Club and for chiefs to forward the information along to…

FCAM Officers and members extend sympathies to Deputy Chief Roy’s family and the Fitchburg Fire Department. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. It is with a heavy heart that the Chief of the Department announces the passing of active-duty Deputy Chief Patrick James…

Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard (B.J.) Calvi is retiring after 34 years of service. A celebration will be held on July 24.

The Massachusetts State Plan (WSHP) offers a monthly webinar for employers to prevent workplace injury and illness. The webinars are intended to assist directors, superintendents, and other management implement safety management systems at the workplace. Pre-registration is not required. DLS Safety Training Webinar invite July…

Title: Fire ChiefDepartment: Newburyport Fire DepartmentLocation: 0 Greenleaf Street, Newburyport, MassachusettsSalary: $155,000 +/- Dependent on Qualifications This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. For a full job descriptionplease visit: http://www.cityofnewburyport.com/Jobs Strict adherence to the application requirements and…

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The New England Association of Fire Chiefs (NEAFC) was awarded a $3.3M Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant through the Department of Homeland Security to recruit and retain Volunteer Firefighters in the following six states:Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and…

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) urges all members to take immediate action regarding H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate. As written, the House-passed bill includes provisions that would promote single-stair residential buildings up…

Walk through for Fire Chiefs / Firefighters is scheduled for 12:45 pm, Sunday June 21st,  Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA Funeral service Monday June 22nd, Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA prior to internment at the Agawam Veterans…

FCAM Officers and members extend sympathies to Chief Martin’s family and the Agawam Fire Department, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements will be shared when available. The Agawam Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of retired Fire Chief…

Reminder that this is a mini vendor show as well, we have approx. a dozen apparatus , and a total of 16 vendors attending. apparatus will be set up by 0830 and all the vendors will be available. Please see the agenda for Wednesday’s FCAM…

At a recent board meeting, the FCAM Board met with Attorney Hank Naughton of Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law to learn about the Fire Truck Price-Fixing Cost Recovery Program. The Board voted unanimously to pursue a partnership with the firm and present the opportunity to…

At a recent board meeting, the FCAM Board met with Attorney Hank Naughton of Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law to learn about the Fire Truck Price-Fixing Cost Recovery Program. The Board voted unanimously to pursue a partnership with the firm and present the opportunity to…

Hello Members – Fire agencies in Massachusetts face growing demands—from maintaining up-to-date policies to ensuring effective training and supporting firefighter wellness. With Lexipol, your agency gets the trusted tools, insights, and support needed to operate more effectively and confidently. Our unified policy, training and wellness…