Mental Health Challenges in the Fire Service
What do we really know about mental health challenges in the fire service?We often hear that mental health struggles in the fire service are “well known” — but do we truly understand the root causes, or how these challenges compare to the broader population?This year’s…
Death of the mother of Chief Mike Sullivan – Wakefield. FCAM extends sympathies to Chief Sullivan and his family
Janet Sullivan, mother of Wakefield Fire Chief Mike Sullivan, passed away on April 22nd. Janet was the widow of Wakefield Fire Lieutenant Robert Sullivan who died in the line of duty in March of 1974. The wake will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home,…
Honoring William P. Conway
June 19, 1938 – April 14, 2025 William P. Conway, 86, passed away at home Monday, April14, 2025 after a period of declining health. Bill was born June 19, 1938 in Lynn to his late parents, William P. And Beatrice A. (Cameron) Conway. A life-long…
IAFC Election information
https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/committees/elections Elections The Elections Committee consists of one representative from each IAFC division. The committee administers the elections process set forth in Section III of the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws, including onsite elections at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and conducting all balloting. Meet your 2025 Candidates Second Vice…
General Membership Meeting April 9 at Firefly's BBQ 350 East Main St. Marlborough
Please see the Agenda and previous meeting minutes attached. Agenda April 2025 General meetingDownload Minutes March 2025 General meetingDownload
FCAM is seeking information from Chiefs on the number of short-term rentals in your communities, including Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rentals.
https://fcam.org/short-term-rentals/ Please complete a brief survey by clicking the link above. FCAM is gathering information on short-term rentals to provide input on proposed legislation regarding inspections at these types of vacation rentals in the Commonwealth.
Death of Chief Michael J. Bradford, Sr. Ret. Upton Fire Department. FCAM extends its sympathies to his wife Mary, his family, and the Upton Fire Department
Michael J. Bradford, Sr. September 4, 1946 — April 2, 2025 UPTON Chief Michael J. Bradford, Sr., 78, Retired Upton Fire Chief and Lifelong Upton Resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the UMass Memorial University Hospital in Worcester. He passed away peacefully,…
FCAM seeking AFG and SAFER Grant information – If your experiencing issues with your FEMA grant payments please respond to this survey
Fill out the form, located here: https://fcam.org/grant-information. FCAM is compiling information on FEMA AFG and SAFER grant recipients that are experiencing delays in grant payments. If you have a grant and have submitted a request for payment and it is delayed, please take a few…
Ford "Factory Order Cut-Off Dates" shared by Shawn Daoust of Colonial Municipal Group
Ford has just advised dealers & large customers of the following “Factory Order Cut-Off Dates” 2025 Ford Super Duty – Need to order by late April (2025) 2025 Ford Explorer (including Police Interceptor Utility) – Need to order by end of May (2025) 2025 Ford…
Active Duty Death of Firefighter David E. DePrizito, Lynn Fire Department
The Lynn Fire Department regrets to announce the Active Duty Death of FF David E. DePrizito. Ff DePrizito was 53 years old, served in the United States Navy and Army National Guard, and was a 29-year member of the Lynn Fire Department David E. “Depo”…
Please have your reservation in for the General Membership Meeting April 9, 2025, by Thursday April 3.
The April member meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9th starting at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at Firefly’s BBQ in Marlboro, Massachusetts: 350 E. Main St., Marlboro, Massachusetts RSVP Here PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.
Savvik Glove Giveaway
Every Business Day in April, Savvik will be giving one lucky agency four cases worth of DASH Medical’s premium 5m nitrile exam gloves! For over 35 years, Dash Medical Gloves has been the trusted choice for first responders and EMS professionals who need reliable, high-performance…
Town of Medway hiring Firefighter/Paramedic
https://medwayma.gov/departments/human-resources/benefit-information TOWN OF MEDWAYFULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICResponsibilities include responding to medical emergencies, fire suppression, fire prevention, and station duties. Minimum Qualifications:•Eighteen (18) years of age•High School graduate or equivalent•Possess a valid driver’s license•Possess a current Paramedic License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or ability…
Town of Charlton seeks application for full-time firefighter/paramedic positions.
The Charlton Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening of a Firefighter / EMT (Paramedic Preferred). Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume, and complete the application on the Town of Charlton Human Resource website: https://www.townofcharlton.net/472/Employment-Opportunities Posting will remain open until;…
Death of Ponny Wood, wife of Chief Don Wood retired, Reading Fire Department
Ponny Wood, of Reading, MA, loving wife, mother, and nana passed away on March 20, 2025 at the age of 78 surrounded by her devoted family. Ponny was born September 25,1946 to the late Raymond and Christine Zwicker. Ponny was a graduate of Reading Memorial…