Town of East Bridgewater seeks Fire Chief candidates
Fire Chief Town of East Bridgewater East Bridgewater MA (14,400 pop.), seeks an experienced, proactive, and dynamic Fire/EMS service professional with a proven record of leadership to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief must be able to confer and collaborate with residents, East Bridgewater…
Driver Safety Webinar Series from Department of Labor Standards and National Safety Council – February 12, March 12, and April 9, 2025
Each year, more than 3,000 people die in crashes involving distracted drivers. These incidents are preventable but continue to occur. The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) has partnered with the National Safety Council (NSC) to host a free three-part webinar series made up of…
IAFC Committees Applications Due February 7
Do you want to be more involved in your association and help shape the future direction of the IAFC? The IAFC President is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on IAFC committees immediately. Committee members are subject matter experts who gather critical information, produce reports and recommendations,…
FCAM Alert- The FCAM Executive Board is coordinating a response to the Governor's last minute language change effectively cutting fire equipment grants from communities
FCAM Executive Board is coordinating a response to the last-minute change in grant language that the Governor instituted in the FIRE Equipment Grant Program. This language has caused some communities to not be eligible for their fire equipment grant, as they are not able to…
Death of Frank P. Barresi, retired Boston Fire/FIU, father of Chief Francis T. Barresi Rehoboth Fire Department
FCAM extends its sympathies to Chief Barresi and his family and offer our condolences, please keep Chief Barresi and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Frank P. Barresi Obituary Frank P. Barresi, age 98, of Foxboro MA passed away on January 13, 2025 at…
DLS Safety Training Webinar-OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Webinar and Q&A Session
The Massachusetts State Plan (WSHP) is offering a webinar to assist employers with Bureau of Labor Statistics survey (BLS) requirements and OSHA 300 injury and illness recordkeeping. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during an extended question-and-answers session. Pre-registration is not required. Date: Thursday…
Death of Wallace "Hap" Howe Ret., of Abington Fire Department
The Abington Fire Department regreats to announce the passing of retired Fire Chief Wallace “Hap” Howe on Saturday January 11, 2025. Wallace “Hap” Howe was permanently appointed as a permanent firefighter for Abington Fire Department effective November 1, 1959 after serving as a call firefighter…
Death of Fire Chief Laurence J. Galante Ret. Swampscott. Chief Galante is the former Executive Director of the Essex County fire Chiefs
FCAM extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Galante and the Swampscott Fire Department. Wake Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Conway-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St. Peabody. Assembly at the wake for a walk-by begins at 3:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral…
Town of Barrington, NH seeks applicants for Fire Chief
Fire Chief Job Advertisement Narrative January 7, 2025 The Town of Barrington, NH is hiring for the next Fire Chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Rick Walker Jr., a 20+ year veteran in the role. This vacancy arrives in the 80th anniversary year of…
Chief Brian Nardelli and the Brockton Fire Department express their sincere thanks for the outpouring of support from many Chiefs, departments and FCAM.
In a letter to FCAM President Kelleher, Chief Brian Nardelli thanked FCAM for all the support during the difficult month for the Brockton Fire Department.
IAFC issues Media Release, "Southern California Wildfires Underscore the Growing Threat in the United States"
McLean, VA – “Firefighters encountering walls of flames backed by 80 mph winds in densely populatedareas of Southern California are facing the new wildfire reality,” said Chief Brian Fennessy of the OrangeCounty Fire Authority. Chief Fennessy represents the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) on…
Death of Stephen J. Carroll, brother of Joseph Carroll Director of Community Management for National Grid and member of FCAM
Chiefs wishing to pay their respects as a group should meet at 1000 hrs. tomorrow January 9, at The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury . FCAM extends it sympathies to Joe Carroll and his family on the death…
FCAM is providing a condensed list of the change in the Administrative Requirements that OEMS sent out for AR 5-401, and AR 5-402.
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Death of Ronald B. Russell, father of Chief Wesley Russell, Tyngsborough Fire Department
FCAM extend its sympathies to Chief Russell and his entire family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Ronald B. Russell, 91, of Brookline, NH died Monday, January 6, 2025 in Brookline, NH as result of an accident. He was devoted to his beloved…
Death of Fire Chief Lee Callahan, retired from Burlington Fire Department, lost a courageous battle with cancer.
Fire Chief Lee Callahan has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Chief Callahan joined the Burlington Fire Department in July 1978 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1993. In 2002 he was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief and in 2004 he was promoted…