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http://cfoldf.com/ An individual’s decision to enter into the public service is admirable and deserving of the utmost respect. In the modern landscape, that decision carries consequences for the individual. Among those consequences are the varying ways in which an official’s job-related actions and determinations can…

The Director position representing Massachusetts on the New England Association of Fire Chiefs is currently vacant.  Anyone interested in filling this position should submit a cover letter and resume to the FCAM Secretary by January 30, 2026. This is a critical position that helps develop objectives, set policies,…

Join National Grid’s Emergency Planning & Critical Infrastructure Risk Management (EP & CIRM) team for a comprehensive webinar on wildfire preparedness, response coordination, and utility safety actions across the Northeast. This session will outline our Wildfire Plan, collaboration mechanisms with public safety partners, and lessons learned from recent…

Join National Grid’s Emergency Planning & Critical Infrastructure Risk Management (EP & CIRM) team for a comprehensive webinar on wildfire preparedness, response coordination, and utility safety actions across the Northeast. This session will outline our Wildfire Plan, collaboration mechanisms with public safety partners, and lessons learned from recent…

General Membership MeetingWednesday, January 21 · 10:00am – 12:00pmTime zone: America/New_YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/jwq-sqon-cimOr dial: ‪(US) +1 720-619-0693‬ PIN: ‪549 251 959‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jwq-sqon-cim?pin=6671457058298

Please be advised that there are some suspicious emails being sent out to departments from both the Rutland Fire Department and Barre Police Department.  Please do not open these emails as they are a phishing scam.  The emails come from either Rutland Fire or Barre…

Berlin Career FF-EMT Posting 2026Download The Berlin Fire & EMS Department is accepting qualified candidates for a Firefighter/EMT position (AEMT or Paramedic strongly encouraged to apply) and to establish a hiring list for future openings and per diem staff. Berlin is a vibrant community with…

Fire Department Grants Applications for the SFPE New England Fire Service Grants are currently open and will close on January 31, 2026. Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $3,000 Eligible applicants must be a governmental unit (city, town, county, state, commonwealth, or fire district) within the New England…

As discussed at our recent General Membership Meetings and at the Board of Directors Meeting, our Legal Counsel has provided information and a recommendation regarding Fire Chiefs making a disclosure when presenting their budgets. You will see in the Client Advisory provided by Mead, Talerman,…

EMAIL or WEB ONLY 2026 PDC Booklet V10 16 pages with updated mapDownload

Chief Ide started his career with the NBFD on September 19, 1976. He was appointed Fire Chief in May of 1997 and proudly served as Chief until his retirement on June 12, 2004. FCAM Officers and members extend their deepest sympathies to Chief Ide’s wife…

2025 reminded us, once again, why The Hundred Club exists.

It reminded us that behind every uniform is a human being. A parent. A partner. A child. And behind every active-duty death is a family whose life is forever changed in a single moment.

Opioid Settlement Funding Justification Guide-v2Download Please feel free to contact Eric Clifford our new Lexipol Representative who can provide more information 469-257-0629, eclifford@lexipol.com

The Town of Pepperell, MA is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Fire Chief (Chief) to lead our combination career/call Fire Department operating with 6 full-time FF/Medics and 30 call/vol members with per diem medics and EMTs to fill a two-person rotation, 24/7. The Fire…