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Practical lessons in leadership, judgment, accountability, and trust By Fire Chief Jack Parow, Retired Fire chiefs rarely get into serious trouble because they lack technical knowledge. Most understandemergency operations, staffing, apparatus, training, and community risk. Trouble more often beginswhen leadership judgment fails—when a chief stops…

Chiefs, As many of you know Chief Kearns will be retiring from Tewskbury Fire next week, Below is the flyer for his last day. Hopefully many of you can make the day. Richard Rochon, Fire Chief (Ret.)

Flyer 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. Date:    Thursday October 22, 2026…

FCAM General Membership Meeting Please RSVP by October 14. October 21, 2026 0900 hours coffee, 1000 hours Meeting, Lunch to follow The Manor Banquet Facility 42 W. Boylston St. West Boylston Registration Link

Fire ChiefTown of NewburyNewbury, MA (6,716 pop.), a small, historic town located on the edge ofEssex County in Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamicleader possessing strong fire and emergency medical response, publicsafety, and emergency management skills to serve as FireChief/Assistant Director of Emergency Management.…

Investing in Those Who Answer the Call Fire and emergency services professionals dedicate their careers to protecting our communities. Their specialized training, expertise, and leadership play a vital role in keeping our neighborhoods safer and building stronger, more resilient communities. As the demands of emergency…

September 2026 Issue #14 The Executive Board President Chief Brian F. NardelliBrockton Fire Department Immediate Past President Chief Patrick PurcellWestborough Fire Department 1st Vice President Chief Christopher NorrisEasthampton Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Chief Kevin P. Partridge, Ret. 2nd Vice President Chief Derek SencabaughLexington Fire Department President’s…

https://lexipol.com/workflow/fire-partner-5-critical-actions-ts-promo-creative-create-htm.png Hello Members – The line-of-duty death of Captain Garrett Ramos happened at a routine residential structure fire. The crews were experienced, all occupants were already out of the house � and the incident still ended in a firefighter’s death and a $31.5 million jury…

FCAM Officers and members extend sympathies to Chief Scott Duffey and his family on the death of his Farther. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. Francis “Frank” Duffey, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dedicated member of the Rockland community, passed…

As a result of our continued commitment to health and wellness, Wellesley Fire Department will be partnering with United Diagnostic Services to host a health screening event on November 9th-13th, 2026. This event will take place at: 457 Worcester St. Wellesley, MA 02481. UDS will…

As Massachusetts continues to deploy electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, there is a growing need for emergency management professionals and energy storage stakeholders to understand the safety protocols that come with operating clean energy technologies. Hosted in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association,…

NFPA has launched an important campaign to raise awareness about how safety codes protect us—at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Learn more and take action at https://DontChanceSafety.org. #dontchancesafety Important Notice: Any opinion expressed in this correspondence is the personal opinion of the author and…

BFit Kickoff Party! October 8th, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Keating Hall80 Perkins Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302Registered guests will receive a drink ticket and an exclusive Hundred Club Bfit Swag Bag! Cape Cod Cafe Pizza and live music by The Shams! Registration

Candidate for Second Vice PresidentFire Chiefs Association of MassachusettsChief Justin Woodside – Weston Fire Department September 17, 2026I am honored to announce my candidacy for Second Vice President of the Fire ChiefsAssociation of Massachusetts for 2027. I currently serve as the Fire Chief and Emergency…

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