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DFS Mission


The mission of the Department of Fire Services is to promote and enhance firefighter safety through policy and training, to assist and support the fire service community in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Massachusetts, and to provide a presence in the Executive Office of Public Safety in order to direct policy and legislation on all fire related matters.

Stephen D. Coan
State Fire Marshal