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Save the Date for the First Annual John Guilfoil Public Relations Charity Golf Tournament. The 2026 outing will benefit the Hundred Club of Massachusetts, an organization that supports the families of fallen first responders. This will be a SHOTGUN SCRAMBLE-STYLE TOURNAMENT open to our clients,…

The New England Association of Fire Chiefs (NEAFC) was awarded a $3.3M Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant through the Department of Homeland Security to recruit and retain Volunteer Firefighters in the following six states:Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and…

FCAM Executive Board extends sympathies to Chief Davis’ family and the Weymouth Fire Department. Chief Joseph L. Davis (Ret.), 78, of Brockton, passed away suddenly at his home on May 21, 2026. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Joe was the son of the late Tom and…

All of this information and any updates can be found at www.pffm.org/ffkildufflodd Transportation Notice All attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transportation or shuttle transportation. Any private charter buses attending the wake or funeral should drop passengers at the designated shuttle staging locations only. Private shuttles shall not go…

LAST ALARMFirefighter/Paramedic James D. EmertonJune 17, 1961 – May 16, 2026 On Saturday May 30, 2026, at 11:00AM Firefighter Jim Emerton will be remembered with a memorial service to be held at Hope Chapel, 31 Chocksett Road, Sterling, MA. A funeral procession will leave Miles…

As a follow up to yesterday’s post, the Fire Chief Salary Survey is on hold at this time. Please stay tuned for next steps and further details. Thank you.

Please reply directly to Chief parson’s at Rparsons@rparsonsspencerma-gov Chief Parson’s is seeking information from departments that have EMS only career personnel, and what retirement group they are in.

The Wake for Firefighter Kilduff will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Saint Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St. West Roxbury, Massachusetts from 1:00 to 19:00 hours. Members are to stage at 1415 hours in the parking lot of the Church for…

FCAM Officers extend sympathies to Chief Ronayne’s family and the the Canton Fire Department. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. The Canton Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Chief Thomas “Tim” Ronayne.  Chief Ronayne started his tenure with the Canton…

The Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts shares the following arrangements for the services honoring Braintree Fire Lt. Paul J. Smyth, who died in the line of duty on May 21, 2026, due to occupational cancer. Lt. Smyth was a dedicated member of the Braintree Fire…

High School Fire Cadets — Your Future Starts HereThe National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the High School Cadet Scholarship Program, investing in the next generation of fire service leaders. If you are a junior or senior participating in…

The members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are heartbroken by the loss of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., who died in the line of duty last night while serving the people of Boston. Today, we mourn alongside the members of the Boston Fire…

Fire Chief – Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts www.Provincetown-ma.gov.  Provincetown is seeking a community-oriented, experienced professional to serve as its new Fire Chief. 2026 Provincetown Fire Chief AnnouncementDownload COMMUNITYThe Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced and community-focused leader toserve as its next Fire Chief.…

(Client Advisory) New Conflict of Interest Law Exposure for Fire Chief Payroll and Budget SignoffsDownload

LAST ALARM Firefighter/Paramedic James D. EmertonJune 17, 1961 – May 16, 2026 The Chief of the Sterling Fire Department regrets to announce the line of duty death ofFirefighter Paramedic Jim Emerton. Jim passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, after a longand courageous battle with…