National weather survey focused on improving fire weather products and services provided by National Weather Servicer (NWS)
FCAM members encouraged to complete the survey to help improve weather information such as Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches. Hello, My name is Dr. Stephanie Hoekstra, and I’m a social science researcher at Colorado State University, working in collaboration with NOAA’s Global Systems…
Active Duty Death of North Andover Firefighter/EMS Coordinator Jeffrey Deschenes
From Chief John Weir: It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the North Andover Fire Department announces the sudden passing of Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes. Firefighter Deschenes, an active member of the North Andover Fire Department, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 30 at an…
Death of Chief Geoffrey Gardell Ret. Worcester FD.
FCAM extends its sympathies to the family of Chief Gardell, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Retired Worcester Fire Chief, Geoffrey Gardell, 67, a longtime resident of West Boylston, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home Sunday, May 25th, 2025, after a…
Active Duty Death of Rockport, MA Fire Department Captain Andrew Porter
The Town of Rockport and the Rockport Fire Department share the following details of services for Capt. Andrew Porter, who died unexpectedly on Monday. The public is invited to pay their respects on Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greely…
Reminder- June General Membership Meeting June 18, 1000 hours, Crumpin-Fox Golf Club, please RSVP by June 11.
Reminder- June General Membership Meeting June 18, 1000 hours, Crumpin-Fox Golf Club, 87 Parmenter Road, Bernardston, MA Those wishing to play golf after the meeting please reach out to Marshal Davine who will coordinate with the Golf Course. $60 with a cart. Jon.Davine@mass.gov The June…
Death of Daniel P. Vigeant brother of Chief Andrew Murray, Mattapoisett Fire Department
FCAM extends its sympathies to Chief Murray and his family, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Daniel P. Vigeant, 50, of Marion, passed away surrounded by his family after an unexpected cardiac event on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born…
FCAM Installs 2025-2026 Officers at annual meeting held in Westborough
The May General Membership meeting and Installation of Officers occurred at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough on Wednesday May 21, 2025 with over 100 attendees. Chief Patrick Purcell was installed as the 103rd President of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, by Chief Kevin…
IAFC Board Update
*UPDATED* – The IAFC Board Update has been modified to render properly on all devices. Please see below. Sign the Petition The New England Division of the IAFC and the IAFC as a whole have endorsed the FirstNet Authority’s reauthorization. In partnership with the PSBTA (Public…
Death of Chief John Greene, Ret. Montague Center Fire Department
Retired Montague Center Fire Chief John Greene passed away on May 15th. Chief Greene ran the department for 29 years, leading development and training projects that current firefighters across the county have utilized. FCAM extends it’s sympathies to Chief Greene’s family and the Montague Center…
Town of Dover, Massachusetts seeks applications for full-time Fire Chief
FULL-TIME FIRE CHIEF OPPORTUNITY:The Town of Dover, Massachusetts with a population of approximately 6,000 residents is seeking highlyqualified candidates for the position of its first full-time Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director.Dover is a small community located 15 miles southwest of Boston, MA. The Dover…
FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to respond to disasters
Shared from IAFC WASHINGTON — FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) in Emmitsburg, Md. …
DHS and FEMA Announce SAFER and FP&S Grant Application Periods Start on May 23
Today, the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the application periods for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants and the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants will start on May 23. The…
FCAM is urging Chiefs to complete the MA Health Care and Human Services Workforce Survey, information is below. Help the Fire Service to be counted!
Some department have started them but have not complete the survey, or have not started at all, please take the time to help get the fire departments counted. By completing the survey, you’ll help provide critical data to inform state policies and programs that impact…
Update contact information for National Guard contact for gear donation to Paraguay
Please contact SSG Brian Kilgore at brian.d.kilgore.mil@army.mil, or call 339-202-3917 if you have equipment to donate to coordinate the pick up.