President Kelleher asks for your support to donate surplus bunker gear and hand tools to Paraguay, through MA & Paraguay National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program
MANG will have a flight to Paraguay in late June, and will be collecting surplus Bunker Gear and FF hand tools. They are seeking the support of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) Members in hopes of finding some additional equipment. Below is a…
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! Fire stations are the heart of a department, and it’s vital that we have up-to-date data that gives them a place in ongoing discussions about funding, infrastructure support, firefighter wellness, and more.
F.I.E.R.O. is collecting responses to two surveys on fire stations in the U.S. The first is an approximately 5-minute survey for department administrators; the second is a longer and more in-depth (approx. 30-minute) survey for personnel assigned to the station in question. We encourage any of…
Death of Mary Flaherty, Mother of Chief Bill Flaherty retired West Springfield, and wife of the late Chief John Flaherty, West Springfield
FCAM extends its deepest sympathies to Chief Flaherty and his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Curran-Jones Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, West Springfield, MA. Liturgy of Christian…
Lexipol Webinar – Why Good People Make Bad Decisions: Ethical Decision Making in the fire Service
https://info.lexipol.com/e/171882/l-1088082-2025-05-01-f5894t/72513h/2008548017/h/OPNh-11rOKyp9z6NnjPcyg_89CQkNVkiCjkHlcrhFxE Presented by Chief Kristopher Blume and Susie Zavala, LMSW In the fire service, tough calls are part of the job. But what happens when the right decision isn’t clear, or when pressure, fatigue or organizational dynamics cloud our judgment? Join this Lexipol webinar as…
Please get your reservation in for the Annual & General Membership Meeting – Installation of Officers – May 21, 2025, DoubleTree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr. Westborough
Join us for the annual and general membership meeting and installation of officers on May 21, 2025. 1000 hours meeting, 12 noon Installation of Officers and Board of Directors, with lunch to follow. Please RSVP that you will be attending by May 12 please. May…
IAFC membership renewal update
Member subscriptions update The member subscription renewal transition from anniversary to calendar year is 62% complete. All members that have not renewed with an expiration of 12/31/25 should have received a prorated invoice in November 2024 via email and a letter from USPS for renewal…
Town of Granby seeks Fire Chief to lead combination career/call Fire Department.
TOWN OF GRANBY, MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CHIEF The Town of Granby is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Fire Chief to lead our combination career / call Fire Department operating with six (6) career members and approximately twenty-five (25) call/part time members responding to approximately 1,500…
Annual & General Membership Meeting – Installation of Officers – May 21, 2025, DoubleTree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr. Westborough
Join us for the annual and general membership meeting and installation of officers on May 21, 2025. 1000 hours meeting, 12 noon Installation of Officers and Board of Directors, with lunch to follow. Please RSVP that you will be attending by May 12 please. May…
SAVVIK EMS Week Giveaway
National EMS Week is coming up soon (May 18-May 24), and we want to express our gratitude to our Public Safety members with a Giveaway. We will open the entries on Monday May12th. Attached are several graphics for your use. Please make sure to include…
FRI 2025 Registration is Now Open
Fire service leaders, you’re among the first to know – Fire-Rescue International 2025 is Imagining the Future. And registration is now open! Be among the first to register, reserve your hotel rooms, and make your plans to join IAFC in Orlando.
IAFC April 28-May 2 Week in review
250505: IAFC News (April 28-May 2)contentsharing.net President Trump released his budget proposal this morning calling for a mix of cuts to domestic programs involving public health, education and clean energy, while seeking to increase spending on border security and a bigger military. Preliminarily, there isn’t…
Funeral Service information for Chief Robert Czerwinski, retired Pittsfield Fire Department
The wake and funeral for retired Chief Robert Czerwinski will be as follows, Wake; Sunday May 4th @ 2:00 will be the walkthrough for uniformed personnel. 3:00 to 6:00 will be for the general public at Derry Funeral Home 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, Ma. Funeral; Monday…
Death of Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski Ret. Pittsfield Fire Department, former member of the Hazardous Materials Policy Board
FCAM extends its deepest sympathies to the Chief Czerwinski’s family, friends and the Pittsfield Fire Department. Information on services will be shared when they are made available. https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/fire-chief-robert-czerwinski-dies/article_dbfdd3f0-7274-4e44-a031-31633b20d1db.html Former Pittsfield Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski was remembered Tuesday for his friendship, his skill as a fire…
FEMA Stops Manual Review Process for Certain Grants Effective Immediately
Effective immediately and pursuant to the Court’s Orders dated March 6, 2025, April 4, 2025, and April 14, 2025 in the matter of State of New York, et al v. Trump, et al., Case No. 25-cv-39-JJM_PAS (D.R.I), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the…