First Responder Health & Wellness Symposium: Advancing Safety and Wellness in Emergency Services
Join us for an impactful symposium bringing together experts and leaders in first responder health, wellness, and safety. This essential gathering will provide valuable insights and strategies for protecting our most valuable resource – our personnel. Hosted by: The New England Association of Fire Chiefs…
Your assistance is requested- Double Utility Pole Survey, please respond as soon as you can
The FCAM Executive Board along with the FCAM Utilities Committee is conducting a survey to address the overwhelming problem throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, regarding double utility poles. This problem has grown over the years and we are attempting to get to the root problem…
Passing of Alexander Grasso, father of Deputy Chief Nicholas Grasso, Whitman Fire Department
FCAM extends sympathies to Deputy Chief Nicholas Grasso and his family on the loss of his father Alexander Grasso, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. OBITUARY GUESTBOOK DIRECTIONS PRINT PAGE Alexander “Bill” Grasso, 82, of Whitman, MA passed away peacefully with his family…
FCAM Meeting Schedule February – June, 2025
Reminder that there is no General Membership meeting in February, we will see you all at the PDC. Reminder to please go into your dashboard and under Upcoming Event you will see the meeting posted, and you can register if you are planning to attend,…
MFA Recruit Training Program Coordinator Opportunity
Exciting opportunity within the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA)! Utilize your skills to help fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ fire and life safety mission. The MFA provides tuition-free training to over 13,000 firefighters across the Commonwealth annually. Program highlights include the Career Recruit Training Program;…
Information on the Civil Service 2025 District and Deputy Fire Chief Eligible List Maintenance
Please see the following important information regarding the 2025 District and Deputy Fire Chief eligible list maintenance. On Feb. 15, the Massachusetts Human Resources Division will establish new eligible lists resulting from the 2024 Fire Chief Series examinations administered on November 16, 2024, for District…
A Message From the IAFC President- Federal Government Changes
A Message From the IAFC President – Federal Government ChangesSince taking office, President Trump has executed several Executive Orders as part of his administration’s transition into the White House. A number of these Executive Orders have created questions among our members regarding their impact on…
Lexipol Webinar: Attract, Engage, Retain – Proven Strategies for Public Safety Recruitment
In today’s competitive environment, recruiting and retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges facing public safety agencies. It goes beyond job postings—it’s about creating a connection, supporting candidates, and showing them what makes your agency unique. Join Lexipol as Tamrin Olden, owner & CEO…
DFS, EOPSS, MPTC offer Regional Symposium -Barnstable County Training Opportunity: Deadly White Powder Regional Symposium
Presented by DFS, EOPSS, and MPTC February 3, 2025 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pmHyannis Double Tree Hilton287 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 Join us for a comprehensive training seminar focused on the latest trends in hazardous substances, including xylazine and fentanyl. This seminar will…
NFPA shares information on U.S. home heating fires, which peak during winter months
January 23, 2025 – Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In response to this increased risk, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is sharing simple but critical ways to stay…
Death of Deputy Chief Lloyd Taylor, Ret. Orange Fire Department. WWII Veteran
Lloyd A. Taylor Obituary ORANGE- Lloyd A. Taylor, 99, passed peacefully at home in Tully on January 19, 2025, with his family and beloved kitty Caylee by his side. Born April 15, 1925, to William and Evangeline (Hatt) Taylor, he was one of nine children…
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…