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Massachusetts Fire Training Council


Massachusetts Fire Training Council

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. The Fire Training Council is a thirteen member body appointed by the Governor. Contact the Fire Training Council at (978) 567-3126, fax (978) 567-3229.

 Name

 Organization

 Representing
Chairman Charles D. Foley, Jr.Fire Chief’s Association of MA Metro Depts.
Vice Chairman
Lt. James Cuticchia 
Professional Firefighters of MA  
Chief Robert Craig Fire Chief’s Association of MA Part Paid / Part  Call Depts.
Chief Paul H. Foster Fire Chief’s Association of MA Call Fire Departments
Captain Stephen G. PerssonMA Institute of Fire Dept. Instructors    
James H. Pappas Citizen of the Commonwealth   
Chief Fire Warden
David V. Celino
Department of Conservation and RecreationBureau of Forest Fire Control
Secretary Kevin M. Burke Ex Officio
Executive Office of Public Safety

Designee: Undersecretary
Kurt Schwartz

Chief Joseph Daniele, Retired Citizen of the Commonwealth   
Deputy Chief Robert M. TuckerFire Prevention Association of MA  
Edmund M. WalkerMassachusetts Firefighting Academy  
Chief Mario Orangio Fire Chief’s Association of MA Full Paid Departments
Firefighter Paul MadeirosProfessional Firefighters of MA

Staff
Judy O'Brien Administrative Support