IAFC April 28-May 2 Week in review
250505: IAFC News (April 28-May 2)contentsharing.net President Trump released his budget proposal this morning calling for a mix of cuts to domestic programs involving public health, education and clean energy, while seeking to increase spending on border security and a bigger military. Preliminarily, there isn’t…
Funeral Service information for Chief Robert Czerwinski, retired Pittsfield Fire Department
The wake and funeral for retired Chief Robert Czerwinski will be as follows, Wake; Sunday May 4th @ 2:00 will be the walkthrough for uniformed personnel. 3:00 to 6:00 will be for the general public at Derry Funeral Home 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, Ma. Funeral; Monday…
Death of Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski Ret. Pittsfield Fire Department, former member of the Hazardous Materials Policy Board
FCAM extends its deepest sympathies to the Chief Czerwinski’s family, friends and the Pittsfield Fire Department. Information on services will be shared when they are made available. https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/fire-chief-robert-czerwinski-dies/article_dbfdd3f0-7274-4e44-a031-31633b20d1db.html Former Pittsfield Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski was remembered Tuesday for his friendship, his skill as a fire…
FEMA Stops Manual Review Process for Certain Grants Effective Immediately
Effective immediately and pursuant to the Court’s Orders dated March 6, 2025, April 4, 2025, and April 14, 2025 in the matter of State of New York, et al v. Trump, et al., Case No. 25-cv-39-JJM_PAS (D.R.I), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the…
Update on New MA Statewide Radio System, CoMIRS, and Other Important Items
Please review the link below regarding an update on the new MA Statewide Radio System, CoMIRS, and important things to know to make sure any radios you have on the current system can continue to be used on the new system, where possible, and actions…
Mental Health Challenges in the Fire Service
What do we really know about mental health challenges in the fire service?We often hear that mental health struggles in the fire service are “well known” — but do we truly understand the root causes, or how these challenges compare to the broader population?This year’s…
Death of the mother of Chief Mike Sullivan – Wakefield. FCAM extends sympathies to Chief Sullivan and his family
Janet Sullivan, mother of Wakefield Fire Chief Mike Sullivan, passed away on April 22nd. Janet was the widow of Wakefield Fire Lieutenant Robert Sullivan who died in the line of duty in March of 1974. The wake will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home,…
Honoring William P. Conway
June 19, 1938 – April 14, 2025 William P. Conway, 86, passed away at home Monday, April14, 2025 after a period of declining health. Bill was born June 19, 1938 in Lynn to his late parents, William P. And Beatrice A. (Cameron) Conway. A life-long…
IAFC Election information
https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/committees/elections Elections The Elections Committee consists of one representative from each IAFC division. The committee administers the elections process set forth in Section III of the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws, including onsite elections at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and conducting all balloting. Meet your 2025 Candidates Second Vice…
General Membership Meeting April 9 at Firefly’s BBQ 350 East Main St. Marlborough
Please see the Agenda and previous meeting minutes attached. Agenda April 2025 General meetingDownload Minutes March 2025 General meetingDownload
FCAM is seeking information from Chiefs on the number of short-term rentals in your communities, including Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rentals.
https://fcam.org/short-term-rentals/ Please complete a brief survey by clicking the link above. FCAM is gathering information on short-term rentals to provide input on proposed legislation regarding inspections at these types of vacation rentals in the Commonwealth.
Death of Chief Michael J. Bradford, Sr. Ret. Upton Fire Department. FCAM extends its sympathies to his wife Mary, his family, and the Upton Fire Department
Michael J. Bradford, Sr. September 4, 1946 — April 2, 2025 UPTON Chief Michael J. Bradford, Sr., 78, Retired Upton Fire Chief and Lifelong Upton Resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the UMass Memorial University Hospital in Worcester. He passed away peacefully,…
FCAM seeking AFG and SAFER Grant information – If your experiencing issues with your FEMA grant payments please respond to this survey
Fill out the form, located here: https://fcam.org/grant-information. FCAM is compiling information on FEMA AFG and SAFER grant recipients that are experiencing delays in grant payments. If you have a grant and have submitted a request for payment and it is delayed, please take a few…
Ford “Factory Order Cut-Off Dates” shared by Shawn Daoust of Colonial Municipal Group
Ford has just advised dealers & large customers of the following “Factory Order Cut-Off Dates” 2025 Ford Super Duty – Need to order by late April (2025) 2025 Ford Explorer (including Police Interceptor Utility) – Need to order by end of May (2025) 2025 Ford…