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For more than 27 years, Chris Humber has dedicated his life to serving others as a United States Navy veteran and longtime Stoneham  Local 2116 firefighter. On October 16, Chris suffered a life-threatening injury that has led to multiple surgeries, extensive medical care, and a…

Date: November 6, 2026 Time: 1700-2200 Location: The Manor, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston Cost: $25 per person – including dinner and seminar Payment: Venmo: @MAFireDistrict8 RSVP: Email Chief Joe Flanagan at: jflanagan@boylston-ma.gov Program Title: How Full is Your Bucket: Burnout and Career Survival…

From Funding to Impact: Enhanced Public EMS Medicaid Reimbursements Register for a free Webinar! Date: October 28 Time: 1000 hours Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2208653037634307?p=V1UhMQZ12ddZD6fLGi Dial-In Option: +1 267-277-3998,,404348214# From Funding to Impact: Enhanced Public EMS Medicaid Reimbursements The Massachusetts Legislature is currently debating an “Economic Development”…

FCAM General Membership MeetingOctober 21, 20261000 hoursThe Manor Banquet Facility42 W. Boylston St. West Boylston October 21, 2026 Agenda General Membership MeetingDownload Monthly Meeting Minutes September 16, 2026Download

President Nardelli and the Executive Board invite letters of interest from chiefs of departments staffed entirely by call or volunteer personnel, the Chief from the department can be a paid Chief! This updates the previous solicitation following clarification from the Governor’s Office. Send your letter…

FCAM General Membership MeetingOctober 21, 20261000 hoursThe Manor Banquet Facility42 W. Boylston St. West Boylston Meeting Sponsor: FirstNet/AT&T FirstNet® is the only wireless communications platform built with and for first responders – including firefighters like you. It provides much more than the ability to make…

President Nardelli would like to inform all Chiefs that Ellen Cummings is Verizon’s Government Affairs representative and can assist the Fire Department with Verizon-related public safety matters. Ellen Cummings Regional Director, State Government Affairs, ellen.m.cummings@verizon.com mobile: 508-380-0109 15 Chestnut St. 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01609

The Executive Director serves as the operational agent of the Essex County Fire Chiefs Association, ensuring the successful implementation of its goals and programs. This role includes overseeing daily operations, representing the Association, managing membership services, financial affairs, mentoring fire chiefs, and administering key programs…

Practical lessons in leadership, judgment, accountability, and trust By Fire Chief Jack Parow, Retired Fire chiefs rarely get into serious trouble because they lack technical knowledge. Most understandemergency operations, staffing, apparatus, training, and community risk. Trouble more often beginswhen leadership judgment fails—when a chief stops…

Chiefs, As many of you know Chief Kearns will be retiring from Tewskbury Fire next week, Below is the flyer for his last day. Hopefully many of you can make the day. Richard Rochon, Fire Chief (Ret.)

Flyer The Massachusetts State Plan (WSHP) offers a monthly webinar for employers to prevent workplace injury and illness. The webinars are intended to assist directors, superintendents, and other management implement safety management systems at the workplace. Pre-registration is not required. Date:    Thursday October 22, 2026…

FCAM General Membership Meeting Please RSVP by October 14. October 21, 2026 0900 hours coffee, 1000 hours Meeting, Lunch to follow The Manor Banquet Facility 42 W. Boylston St. West Boylston Registration Link

Fire ChiefTown of NewburyNewbury, MA (6,716 pop.), a small, historic town located on the edge ofEssex County in Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamicleader possessing strong fire and emergency medical response, publicsafety, and emergency management skills to serve as FireChief/Assistant Director of Emergency Management.…

Investing in Those Who Answer the Call Fire and emergency services professionals dedicate their careers to protecting our communities. Their specialized training, expertise, and leadership play a vital role in keeping our neighborhoods safer and building stronger, more resilient communities. As the demands of emergency…

September 2026 Issue #14 The Executive Board President Chief Brian F. NardelliBrockton Fire Department Immediate Past President Chief Patrick PurcellWestborough Fire Department 1st Vice President Chief Christopher NorrisEasthampton Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Chief Kevin P. Partridge, Ret. 2nd Vice President Chief Derek SencabaughLexington Fire Department President’s…