SAVVIK open new store, remember FCAM is an Association Partner and your can join for free.
Visit SAVVIK.com to become a member Association Partners, The “NEW” Savvik Store is up and running smoothly! Thank you again for your patience while the Site was down over the Labor Day Weekend. As a reminder! We’re giving away store credit to the new Savvik…
Training Opportunity – Mastering Fireground Command Calm The Chaos! Hosted by Reading Fire
Reading Fire will be hosting an ICS training opportunity that has never been held in New England. It is a two-day course being delivered by Chief Kastros and is based on his book “Mastering Fireground Command – Calm the Chaos!” Visit: https://trainfirefighters.com/ to sign up…
Lexipol Webinar – What’s Your Shark Attack ?
What’s Your Shark Attack? Rethinking Risk and Training in the Fire ServiceWednesday, September 10, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]Presented by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Chief Rom Duckworth, Chief Kristopher Blume and Erin McGruderEvery jurisdiction has its version of a “shark attack”—a high-risk, low-frequency…
Death of Recruit Firefighter/EMT Jack Bonazzoli, Sterling Fire Department
FCAM Officers and members extends its sympathies to the family of FF Bonazzoli, and to the Sterling Fire Department. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Recruit Firefighter Jack Bonazzoli tragically lost his life in a serious accident while off duty Sunday. At this…
Death of Fire Chief Francis A. Heffron, Ret. Sherborn
FCAM Officers and members extend sympathies to Chief Heffron’s family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Francis A. Heffron (Retired Sherborn Fire Chief), 93, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston to the late Harold…
ePOLST Project- Electronic Portable Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment system being developed. Departments sought to pilot the program
POLST EMS Presentation 081425Download The Executive Office of Aging & Independence has hired a consultant who is working on the development of of an electronic system; ePOLST, for tracking orders for life sustaining treatment and will replace paper system (MOLST) that is currently in use…
Death of Martha Ellen Sempos, Wife of Chief Byron Eldridge, Ret. of C.O.M.M. Fire Department
FCAM Officers and Members extend sympathies to Chief Eldridge and his family during this difficult time, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Martha Ellen Sempos Obituary Martha Ellen Sempos, 65, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Osterville, Massachusetts. Born on February 22,…
UPDATED LOCATION: Death of Barbara A. Rivard, mother of Fire Chief Stephen Rivard Ret. Somerset Fire Department
FCAM members and Officers extend our sympathies to Chief Rivard and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Chiefs wishing to join the Somerset Fire with a walk-through for Barbara Rivard (Chief Rivard’s Mother) on Wednesday, August 27th, at 9:45 am are welcome.…
Death of Barbara A. Rivard, mother of Fire Chief Stephen Rivard Ret. Somerset Fire Department
FCAM members and Officers extend our sympathies to Chief Rivard and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Chiefs wishing to join the Somerset Fire with a walk-through for Barbara Rivard (Chief Rivard’s Mother) on Wednesday, August 27th, at 9:45 am are welcome.…
Lexipol Webinar : Financial Fitness
Financially Fit: Practical Strategies for Integrating Financial Wellness into Agency CultureWednesday, August 27, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]Presented by Crystal Kanada and Lisa HarrellFinancial stress is one of the leading contributors to the mental health of public safety professionals. Yet, financial wellness is…
Medway Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony , September 9
September 9, 2025, 10:00 am, Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA All are welcome to attend the Medway Fire Department’s Change of Command Ceremony, where Medway will honor Chief Jeffrey Lynch as he retires after 13 years of dedicated service to the Town…
Child Passenger Safety Funding & Trainings Available
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is committed to improving the safety of all road users, including child passengers who are especially vulnerable in the event of a crash. Our Highway Safety Division has several opportunities currently available to support this mission. Child Passenger Safety Education…
Virtual FCAM General Membership Meeting this Wednesday August 20 at 10 am
Please see attached the Agenda for Wednesday’s Virtual meeting, and the minutes of the June 18th meeting which will be voted. Copy of the new boating law, and the ePOLST powerpoint are also attached for your reference. August 2026 General Membership MeetingAug 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM…
FCAM General Membership Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 2025- VIRTUAL, please see link below
August 2026 General Membership MeetingAug 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (America/New_York) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://meet.goto.com/147861317 You can also dial in using your phone.Access Code: 147-861-317United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://meet.goto.com/install
FEMA Announces grant opportunity for Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP)
FEMA is making $40 million available to states and tribal nations under the Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP). This grant program focuses on enhancing IPAWS-compatible alert and warning capabilities and improving the resiliency of emergency alert and warning systems through effective services, solutions,…