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FCAM would like to thank Captain Brad Newbury of the Stoughton Fire Department and owner of National Medical Education & Training Center for his generous offer for copies of his book. We congratulate him and his daughter Kiera on this accomplishment. Dear FCAM Members, The…

FCAM 2027 Fiscal Year Dues Thank you to everyone who has responded to the dues notice. Since notices began going out on July 5, we have received more than half of the dues to date. If you have not received your notice, please check your…

Annual Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony is held outside in Ashburton Park at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026 -Join us on September 11 at the Massachusetts State House as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our fallen firefighters and commemorate the 25th anniversary of…

FCAM General Membership Meeting, reminder RSVP are neededSeptember 16, 20261000 hoursBeverly Golf & Tennis134 McKay St., Beverly Registration Golf is available for Chiefs that wish to golf. 5 foursomes for 9 holes starting at 1 pm, will be available at $28 p/p. You will be…

The Town of Sunapee is seeking its first full-time Fire Chief!For generations, Sunapee has been protected by call firefighters who respond from their homes and workplaces. That tradition continues. What’s new is the leadership behind it.The person selected will be the first to hold this…

Welcome to the FCAM Newsletter: July 2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the NFSA Boston Chapter’s Golf Outing! Register here! This year’s event will be held Monday, September 28th at the private Plymouth Country Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts.Registration begins at 8:00 am, with a “shotgun” start at 9:00 am. This will be…

FCAM extends sympathies to the Murphy Family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Michael W. Murphy age 69 of Rockland died early morning July 24th, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess hospital, in Boston surrounded by his loved ones after a short illness. He…

The Greenfield Fire Department invites all who can attend to honor Captain John D. Whitney. The following respects will be paid by a showing of support outside the services, preceded by a department procession to the church. Funeral:Sunday, August 2nd 1400 hrs Second Congregational Church 16 Court Square Greenfield,…

Save The Date! Please join us for our annual customer appreciation day and open house!Check out our product lines, say hello to our vendors and enjoy a BBQ lunch on us! Friday – September 18th, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Vaillancourt DriveNorth Attleboro…

LAST ALARM Captain John D. Whitney Line of Duty – Occupational Cancer FCAM Extends sympathies to Captain Whitney’s family and the Greenfield Fire Department It is with profound sadness that I regret to announce the line-of-duty death of retired Captain John D. Whitney following his…

Child Passenger Safety Education & Assistance Program Deadline: August 31 or when funds are depleted, whichever comes first The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is committed to improving the safety of all road users, including child passengers who are especially vulnerable in the event…

Register for this FREE webinar! From Funding to Impact: EMS, Technology, and the Rural Health Transformation Program  The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen care delivery across rural America. With $50 billion in federal funding dedicated to improving access, modernizing…

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…