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FCAM Seminars
Each year a group of dedicated fire chiefs work to enhance the professional development of our fire leaders through these educational seminars. The 2024 theme “Strength Through
Education” stands as the foundation in all we do. Through professional development seminars like this, we hope to prepare fire leaders to face those challenges they experience every day. The fire service has become a multidimensional response agency. We are committed to providing the fire service with exposure to current topics and our network of vendors that support us.
2024 Schedule and Agenda
*2025 Schedule and Agenda
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7:00 – 9:00: Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 12:00: The Lead, the Herd and the Drag: “Timeless traditions of leadership” What Would Reub Do? – Chief Jeff Johnson, Ret.
9:00 – 12:00: Hit by the “Stupid Truck” – Chief Jeff Johnson, Ret.
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 5:00: Emotional Intelligence: EQ, Others, & You – Dr. Jeffrey L. Buchanan
5:00: Social Hour
7:00 – 9:00: Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 10:30: Time Management, Resiliency, Microsoft Shortcuts – Jennifer Vincent
10:45 – 12:15: Content Creation & Practices – John Guilfoil
9:00 – 12:00: Flashpoint: Forging a Winning Team Culture – Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:15 – 3:30: Overview of MEMA and its Mission – Allen Phillips, MEMA East Reg Director & John Viveiros, Local Coordinator
1:15 – 5:00: Tactical Leadership – Frank Ricci
1:45 – 5:15: Understanding Critical Incident Stress – Thomas Greenhalgh
7:00 – 9:00: Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 10:30: Leading from the Bottom Up – Dr. Candace Ashby Battalion Chief Indianapolis Fire Department
10:45 – 12:15: Modern Fires – From Homes to High-Rises Fire Sprinklers and Firefighters… Partners in Progress – Shane Ray
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
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The Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts is a organization of fire chiefs from all over the state who benefit from the programs and offerings that are possible due to the valuable partnerships we have with local businesses and organizations. By becoming a sponsor of FCAM, you are not only supporting our organization, but expanding the network of potential clients across the state. Click below to learn more about how you can partner with FCAM.