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 Member | Representation |
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Chief Christopher Madden (Chair), Milton Fire Department | Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Metro District 13 Departments |
Firefighter William Cabral (Vice Chair), New Bedford Fire Department | Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Firefighter Representative) |
Vacant | Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Part-Paid, Part-Call Departments |
Chief Fire Warden David Celino | Department of Conservation & Recreation (Ex Officio) |
Secretary Terrence M. Reidy | Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (Ex Officio) |
Vacant | Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director (Ex Officio) |
Chief Justin Alexander, Easton Fire & Rescue Department | Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Full-time Paid Departments |
Chief Francis Barresi, Rehoboth Fire Department | Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Call Departments |
Captain John Bonadio, Waltham Fire Department | Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors |
Captain John Lombardo, Weymouth Fire Department | Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts |
Captain Drew Piemonte, Springfield Fire Department | Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Officer Representative) |
Assistant Chief Kurt Ruchala, Groveland Fire Department | Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association |
Assistant Chief Jonathan Miller, Monson Fire Department | Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association |
Vacant | Citizen of the Commonwealth |
Mary Clare Higgins, Community Action | Citizen of the Commonwealth |
MFTC Meeting Notices
Notice of Meeting
Agenda
Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any A.I. applications, without prior permission is strictly prohibited.
- Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2024
- Fiscal Affairs Report (Trust Fund Report)
- Update by Affiliated Members
- Legislative Update
- DFS Update
- Academy Activities Report (including Recruit Programs Update and Monthly Activity Report)
- Old Business
- New Business
- Policy Presentation/Adoption
- Review of Correspondence
- Determination of Next Meeting
- Public Comment
- 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.
- Approval of Minutes of September 4, 2024, Policy Sub-Committee Meeting
- 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
Minutes of past meetings of the Mass. Fire Training Council and its subcommittees.
MFTC Meeting Minutes 12-6-2023
MFTC Meeting Minutes 10-4-2023
MFTC Meeting Minutes 9-14-2023
MFTC Meeting Minutes 12-7-2022
MFTC Meeting Minutes 11-2-2022
MFTC Meeting Minutes 10-5-2022
MFTC Meeting Minutes 12-1-2021
MFTC Meeting Minutes 11-3-2021