Massachusetts Fire Training Council

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The Massachusetts Fire Training Council is the sole certifying agency for certification of all levels of fire service personnel in the Commonwealth. The Council has statutory authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and has the authority to approve courses and curriculum taught by the Academy. Contact the Fire Training Council at (978) 567-3289 or christine.dansereau@mass.gov  

Massachusetts General Laws c. 6, s. 164, establishes the Council's membership:

Council MemberRepresentation
Chief Christopher Madden (Chair), Milton Fire DepartmentFire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Metro District 13 Departments
Firefighter William Cabral (Vice Chair), New Bedford Fire Department  Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Firefighter Representative)
VacantFire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Part-Paid, Part-Call Departments
Chief Fire Warden David CelinoDepartment of Conservation & Recreation (Ex Officio)
Secretary Terrence M. ReidyExecutive Office of Public Safety & Security (Ex Officio)
VacantMassachusetts Firefighting Academy Director (Ex Officio)
Chief Justin Alexander, Easton Fire & Rescue DepartmentFire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Full-time Paid Departments
Chief Francis Barresi, Rehoboth Fire DepartmentFire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Call Departments
Captain John Bonadio, Waltham Fire DepartmentMassachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors 
Captain John Lombardo, Weymouth Fire DepartmentFire Prevention Association of Massachusetts
Captain Drew Piemonte, Springfield Fire Department  Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Officer Representative)
Assistant Chief Kurt Ruchala, Groveland Fire DepartmentMassachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association
Assistant Chief Jonathan Miller, Monson Fire DepartmentMassachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association
VacantCitizen of the Commonwealth
Mary Clare Higgins, Community ActionCitizen of the Commonwealth

MFTC Meeting Notices

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams.

Agenda

Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any A.I. applications, without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

  1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2024
  2. Fiscal Affairs Report (Trust Fund Report)
  3. Update by Affiliated Members
  4. Legislative Update
  5. DFS Update
  6. Academy Activities Report (including Recruit Programs Update and Monthly Activity Report)
  7. Old Business
  8. New Business
  9. Policy Presentation/Adoption
  10. Review of Correspondence
  11. Determination of Next Meeting
  12. Public Comment
  13. Adjourn Meeting

Dated:  January 10, 2025

By: Chief Christopher Madden, Chairman

This scheduled meeting or agenda may be subject to change; please contact Christine.Dansereau@mass.gov to confirm date and location.

MFTC Subcommittee Meeting Notice

The Policy Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council will meet on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. in Room 135 at the DFS/MFA Bridgewater Campus, 911 Conant St., Bridgewater, MA. 

MFTC Policy Sub-Committee Agenda 

Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any A.I. applications, without prior permission is strictly prohibited. 

  1. Approval of Minutes of September 4, 2024, Policy Sub-Committee Meeting 
  2. Adjourn 

Dated: November 1, 2024 

By: Chief Christopher Madden, Chairman 

This scheduled meeting or agenda may be subject to change; please contact Susan.Sykes@mass.gov to confirm date and location.

MFTC Minutes of Past Meetings

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