October DFS - Briefs - Monthly Updates from the Department of Fire Services

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A Message from
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan

October 4 - 10 is Fire Prevention Week. No one thinks fire will ever happen to them.  This year's theme 'Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned', is a good reminder for people to be more aware of the danger of fire that surrounds us. Fire is a devastating experience and we want all residents of Massachusetts to 'Stay Fire Smart' throughout the year. According to data from the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS), there were 30,136 fires reported in Massachusetts during 2008 causing 49 civilian deaths, one firefighter death, 337 civilian injuries, 622 firefighter injuries and an estimated $254 million in property damage. Each year countless lives are changed and millions of dollars are lost due to fire. Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and we in the Massachusetts fire service are committed to ensuring the safety of everyone living in and visiting our state.

If you have comments, questions and suggestions about DFS Briefs, then please email me at Stephen.Coan@state.ma.us ."

This month's highlights-quick links

Advisories

• Activation Procedures for DFS Resources 
• Timeliness of MFIRS Reporting 

Quick Reference Sheets on DFS Resources

• Hazardous Materials Response Team 
• Incident Support Unit (ISU) Rehab Unit 
• Code Compliance & Enforcement Unit 
• Fire Investigation Unit 
• Hazardous Device Unit 

Training

• Basic Group Crisis Intervention Training - Oct. 15 & 16 
• IED Recognition and Response Traininng - Oct. 21 & Nov. 12
• Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I - Nov. 10 & 11 
• Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II - Nov. 12 & 13 
• Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support - Nov. 19 & 20 
• Advanced Group Crisis Intervention - Dec. 17 & 18 

Public Education

• Candle Safety Tips 

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