Death of Chief Arthur Soares Ret. of the Somerset Fire Department
FCAM members and the Executive Board extends it’s sympathies to the family of Chief Soares and the Somerset Fire Department. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Arthur Soares, age 95, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Somerset,…
Don’t miss this year FCAM Conference, register today for the 2025 PDC! Please register online, you are able to print an invoice if you need one, and mail a check. (copy)
REMINDER THAT ROOM BLOCKS ARE ONLY HELD UNTIL JANUARY 25, FOR THE AC MARRIOTT AND FEBRUARY 3, 2025 FOR THE HILTON GARDEN INN! The FCAM Professional Development Conference Committee is pleased to share with you the 2025 PDC schedule and the registration information. We are…
Town of Brookline, New Hampshire hiring a Fire Chief
The Town of Brookline, New Hampshire population of approximately 5,773 residents is seeking highlyqualified candidates for the position of Fire Chief. Brookline is a small community located 12miles west of Nashua, NH. The Brookline Fire Department (BFD) covers a response area of 20.2 squaremiles and…
FCAM Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Working Group and President provide resource information on MIH
Please find included in this document information on Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) that has been compiled by the Mobile integrated Health working group. This document has been put together by Chief’s from large and small departments as well as some departments that are currently performing…
Town of Reading seek applicant for Fire Chief, Expected Base Hiring Range: $123,697.60 – $147,056.00 annually Total Compensation (per credentials): up to $190,000.000 annually
SummaryThis is a department head level position. Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency management to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire, emergency…
Message from President Kelleher and the Executive Board regarding the Fire Equipment Grants, and future grants.
The Executive Board continues to work with the Lt. Governor to find an amicable solution regarding the fire equipment grants. Information will be shared if there are any new developments.
Town of East Bridgewater seeks Fire Chief candidates
Fire Chief Town of East Bridgewater East Bridgewater MA (14,400 pop.), seeks an experienced, proactive, and dynamic Fire/EMS service professional with a proven record of leadership to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief must be able to confer and collaborate with residents, East Bridgewater…
Driver Safety Webinar Series from Department of Labor Standards and National Safety Council – February 12, March 12, and April 9, 2025
Each year, more than 3,000 people die in crashes involving distracted drivers. These incidents are preventable but continue to occur. The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) has partnered with the National Safety Council (NSC) to host a free three-part webinar series made up of…
IAFC Committees Applications Due February 7
Do you want to be more involved in your association and help shape the future direction of the IAFC? The IAFC President is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on IAFC committees immediately. Committee members are subject matter experts who gather critical information, produce reports and recommendations,…
FCAM Alert- The FCAM Executive Board is coordinating a response to the Governor’s last minute language change effectively cutting fire equipment grants from communities
FCAM Executive Board is coordinating a response to the last-minute change in grant language that the Governor instituted in the FIRE Equipment Grant Program. This language has caused some communities to not be eligible for their fire equipment grant, as they are not able to…
Death of Frank P. Barresi, retired Boston Fire/FIU, father of Chief Francis T. Barresi Rehoboth Fire Department
FCAM extends its sympathies to Chief Barresi and his family and offer our condolences, please keep Chief Barresi and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Frank P. Barresi Obituary Frank P. Barresi, age 98, of Foxboro MA passed away on January 13, 2025 at…
DLS Safety Training Webinar-OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Webinar and Q&A Session
The Massachusetts State Plan (WSHP) is offering a webinar to assist employers with Bureau of Labor Statistics survey (BLS) requirements and OSHA 300 injury and illness recordkeeping. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during an extended question-and-answers session. Pre-registration is not required. Date: Thursday…
Death of Wallace “Hap” Howe Ret., of Abington Fire Department
The Abington Fire Department regreats to announce the passing of retired Fire Chief Wallace “Hap” Howe on Saturday January 11, 2025. Wallace “Hap” Howe was permanently appointed as a permanent firefighter for Abington Fire Department effective November 1, 1959 after serving as a call firefighter…
Death of Fire Chief Laurence J. Galante Ret. Swampscott. Chief Galante is the former Executive Director of the Essex County fire Chiefs
FCAM extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Galante and the Swampscott Fire Department. Wake Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Conway-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St. Peabody. Assembly at the wake for a walk-by begins at 3:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral…
Town of Barrington, NH seeks applicants for Fire Chief
Fire Chief Job Advertisement Narrative January 7, 2025 The Town of Barrington, NH is hiring for the next Fire Chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Rick Walker Jr., a 20+ year veteran in the role. This vacancy arrives in the 80th anniversary year of…