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President Wolford and Members of the Board, As the situation regarding the US government shutdown has evolved today, IAFC staff has been extremely busy evaluating the impacts. Please see the attached memo, which is also reproduced below: BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT (BLUF): Today (01 OCT…

Update: *Arrangements*Honoring Captain Wayne Conlon The Conlon family and the Dennis Fire Department invite the community to join us in remembering and celebrating the life and legacy of Captain Wayne Conlon. Sunday, October 5, 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Visiting Hours at Hallett…

It is with profound sadness and deepest respect that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Captain Wayne Conlon of the Dennis Fire Department, who passed following a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Captain Conlon faithfully served the Dennis Fire Department from May 21,…

FCAM Officers and Members extend sympathies to FF Martin’s family and the Dracut Fire Department, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Wake: Tyngsboro Funeral Home, Thursday Sept 25, 3 – 7 Funeral: St Francis Church,  115 Wheeler Rd.,  Dracut, MA Friday Sept 26th, 10am (departing…

Dracut Firefighter Jacob Martin, at right, smiles during training with Lt. John Carroca and Firefighter Ryan Charrette. Firefighter Martin passed away on Thursday. He was 32. (Photo Courtesy Dracut Fire Department) DRACUT — Chief Michael Cunha and the Dracut Fire Department regret to announce that…

Welcome to the September 2025 Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Newsletter.

The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) is a program developed by the IAFC and funded by a grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation (MSF) to provide new and aspiring 5-bugle chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure as a fire department…

What Firefighters Want in 2025 is available for download. Access the number one resource for fire service leaders seeking to elevate their understanding of their members’ on-the-job experience. About WFW The What Firefighters Want project calls on all active firefighters to share their opinions and insights through…

Document has been placed in the document section in your member menu for future reference This list is provided by MassDEP to assist parties responsible for releases of Oil and/or HazardousMaterials (OHM) which pose an Imminent Hazard or Public Safety Threat, or for other situations…

September 17, 2025 Agenda General Membership MeetingDownload Monthly Meeting Minutes August 20, 2025Download Meeting is at Spinelli’s Function Facility, on Route One South, use 10 Newbury St. Peabody St.

Garage, a used fire apparatus and equipment reseller will be our meeting sponsor and one of the vendors on hand https://www.shopgarage.com This will be a vendor coffee meeting, from 9-10 am a few vendors will be available at the meeting. Members are asked to please…

The Turners Falls Fire District, MA (pop. 6,800), is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Fire Chief. Appointed by a three-member Prudential Committee, the ideal candidate will be proficient in all administrative and operational aspects of managing a full-time, full-service fire and ambulance…

Crew Resource Management 4th Edition Online – IAFC – SHS This document is saved in the Member Menu under the Training tab.

Join us for the Annual Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial CeremonyThursday, September 11, 2025 at 5pmAshburton Park, Massachusetts State Housewww.mafirememoiral.org