FRI Attendees invited to Lexipol Fire Party with Gordan Graham & Friends
LEXIPOL FIRE PARTY w/ GORDON GRAHAM & FRIENDS Lexipol is throwing a party during FRI in beautiful Orlando, Florida—and you’re invited! NOTE: RSVP ASAP BELOW Please seek out our Lexipol Rep. Mark Anderko and introduce yourself WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMWHERE:Location: Ole…
Lexipol Webinar: How’s Your Playbook? What Sports Can Teach Us About Excellence in Public Safety
Presented by Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce BjorgeWinning teams don’t succeed by accident. They follow a clear, well-defined strategy that ensures everyone understands their role, executes it consistently and adapts to challenges. In public safety, just like in sports, success depends on preparation, teamwork, and accountability.…
WHEN ARE TRAINING WAGES ALLOWED Provided by Attorney Jack Collins
Document is save in the Just for Chiefs tab in your Member Menu by John M. Collins, P.C. WHEN ARE TRAINING WAGES ALLOWED? When an employee is required to complete training, payment is required for their time. However, this does not mean that such individual…
Charlton Fire Department seeking to hire an EMS Officer
The Charlton Fire Department is expanding with a newly created position – EMS Officer. Interested parties should apply online at the Town of Charlton Human Resource Department by 5pm on Friday August 1, 2025. Starting salary is $80,000. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and…
FirstNet coverage enhancement feedback survey- your input is needed
Hello, Massachusetts, Public Safety Communications Stakeholder Agencies: I am forwarding the information below on behalf of the FirstNet Authority to solicit YOUR feedback regarding future coverage investments in Massachusetts. The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is moving forward on its plans to expand FirstNet, the nationwide…
IAFC Week in Review July 7 – 11, 2025
IAFC & IACP Statement on FirstNet The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) strongly support the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and its critical role in ensuring reliable, secure communications for public safety professionals. Effective communication…
Chief Joe Cuneo retirement gathering date changed to August 20
FCAM would like to inform you that Chief Cuneo and his wife were unfortunately involved in a car accident on Wednesday. Chief Cuneo is a little banged up with some fractures, and his wife has some minor injuries, he will likely be in the hospital…
IAFC Wildfire Program – Fire Department Exchange (FDX) Program
Applications Closing July 13 Applications are closing Sunday, July 13 for the Fire Department Exchange (FDX) Program in Flagstaff, Arizona, October 6 – 10, 2025. As part of IAFC Wildfire Programs, FDX provides in-person and online exchange platforms for fire departments facing wildland-urban interface (WUI) challenges. The core…
Chief Gary Ryan, Chelmsford seeking information from communities that have established a "Board of Survey". (copy)
Please contact Chief Ryan directly Chelmsford’s Building Commissioner has requested that the town establish a “Board of Survey” to address unsafe or hazardous structures. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Section 8, this Board is responsible for: Inspecting buildings that are in disrepair…
Lithium-Ion Battery Emergency Response Training hosted by Berkshire Transit Management (BTM), and the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)
Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Event Response Training on: Tuesday, July 30, 2025 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM BTM Operations & Maintenance Facility, 67 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA
Chief Greg Ryan, Chelmsford seeking information from communities that have established a "Board of Survey".
Please contact Chief Ryan directly Chelmsford’s Building Commissioner has requested that the town establish a “Board of Survey” to address unsafe or hazardous structures. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Section 8, this Board is responsible for: Inspecting buildings that are in disrepair…
Night Out at the Brockton Rox Baseball for firefighters July 26, 4:30 PM
Fire Department Honor Guards are welcome, please make sure you also register for tickets. Honor Guards wishing to participate to be on the field for the National Anthem should arrive at the stadium by 3:00 PM. and meet in the cul-de-sac near the ticket window.
Night out at the Brockton Rox Baseball for firefighters July 26, 4:30 PM
Fire Department Honor Guards are welcome, please make sure you also register for tickets. Honor Guards wishing to participate to be on the field for the National Anthem should arrive at the stadium by 3:00 PM. and meet in the cul-de-sac near the ticket window.
DLS Safety Webinar: Seven Items to Improve Facility Safety
The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards is hosting a webinar titled Seven Items to Improve Facility Safety on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00am. Preregistration is not required.
IAFC Government Relations has started a Voter Voice Campaign for all IAFC members to urge their Members of Congress to contact DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ask her to re-start the application period for the SHSGP and UASI programs immediately.
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/IAFC/Campaigns/128570/Respond Congress appropriated $468 million for the SHSGP program in FY 2025. It also appropriated $553.5 million for the UASI program. President Trump signed the continuing resolution to fund the government on March 15. However, as the end of the fiscal year in September approaches,…