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The officers and members of FCAM extend sympathies to Chief McNeilly and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. James (Jim) R. McNeilly, 86, of Manchester, MA and Bokeelia FL (and formerly of Essex, MA), passed away on January 30th after a series…

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Forwarding on behalf of the CoMIRS PMO:  There are several models of Motorola radios currently in use on the statewide CoMIRS 700/800 system that are out of support (OOS).    These include: Portables:     Mobiles: APX 6000AN APX 6500 APX 7000     APX 7500 (Mobile and consolette)…

Who is Eligible? The Physical and PPE benefits apply to New Recruits of Volunteer Fire Departments. Basic Firefighter Training can be used for any Volunteer Emergency Responder on your roster. Benefits NFPA 1582 Physicals Receive up to $400 per firefighter for an NFPA 1582-compliant physical…

The purpose of this memorandum is to inform Massachusetts Licensed Ambulance Services and EFR Services of the steps needed to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) requirement to vaccinate healthcare personnel (HCP) for influenza and SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) and to report data in accordance with…

The FCAM IMT 305 Class at Bridgewater DFS campus is canceled next week due to an expected snowstorm. The IMT Committee will plan a new date. Participants will be notified once it is rescheduled

Town of Canton, Massachusetts Fire Chief The Town of Canton seeks a Fire Chief to provide overall leadership, management & administration of the Canton Fire Department, including fire suppression & prevention, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency management, fire alarms, facilities, vehicles, personnel, training, and budget…

January 21 2026 Agenda General Membership MeetingDownload https://meet.google.com/jwq-sqon-cim?authuser=0&hs=122 Monthly Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025 (1).docxDownload General Membership MeetingWednesday, January 21 · 10:00am – 12:00pmTime zone: America/New_YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/jwq-sqon-cim 0r dial: ‪(US) +1 720-619-0693‬ PIN: ‪549 251 959‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jwq-sqon-cim?pin=6671457058298

http://cfoldf.com/ An individual’s decision to enter into the public service is admirable and deserving of the utmost respect. In the modern landscape, that decision carries consequences for the individual. Among those consequences are the varying ways in which an official’s job-related actions and determinations can…

The Director position representing Massachusetts on the New England Association of Fire Chiefs is currently vacant.  Anyone interested in filling this position should submit a cover letter and resume to the FCAM Secretary by January 30, 2026. This is a critical position that helps develop objectives, set policies,…

Join National Grid’s Emergency Planning & Critical Infrastructure Risk Management (EP & CIRM) team for a comprehensive webinar on wildfire preparedness, response coordination, and utility safety actions across the Northeast. This session will outline our Wildfire Plan, collaboration mechanisms with public safety partners, and lessons learned from recent…

Join National Grid’s Emergency Planning & Critical Infrastructure Risk Management (EP & CIRM) team for a comprehensive webinar on wildfire preparedness, response coordination, and utility safety actions across the Northeast. This session will outline our Wildfire Plan, collaboration mechanisms with public safety partners, and lessons learned from recent…

General Membership MeetingWednesday, January 21 · 10:00am – 12:00pmTime zone: America/New_YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/jwq-sqon-cimOr dial: ‪(US) +1 720-619-0693‬ PIN: ‪549 251 959‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jwq-sqon-cim?pin=6671457058298

Please be advised that there are some suspicious emails being sent out to departments from both the Rutland Fire Department and Barre Police Department.  Please do not open these emails as they are a phishing scam.  The emails come from either Rutland Fire or Barre…

Berlin Career FF-EMT Posting 2026Download The Berlin Fire & EMS Department is accepting qualified candidates for a Firefighter/EMT position (AEMT or Paramedic strongly encouraged to apply) and to establish a hiring list for future openings and per diem staff. Berlin is a vibrant community with…