The Massachusetts Fire Service Commission appoints the State Fire Marshal; promulgates regulations and policies about the Office of the State Fire Marshal (Division of Fire Safety); reviews the annual budget of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (Division of Fire Safety); advises the Office of the State Fire Marshal (Division of Fire Safety) on state and national fire codes; and consults with the Massachusetts Fire Training Council to develop standards for fire investigation and certification.
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 6, section 165B establishes the Commission's membership:
| Commission Member | Group Represented |
|---|---|
| Chief John S. Ingram, Chair, Belchertown Fire Dept. | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Partially Paid/Pt. Call Fire Dept. |
| Roberta G. Fitzpatrick, Vice Chair, Vice President, Arbella Insurance | Insurance Industry |
| Chief Matthew G. Grafton, Stoneham Fire Dept. | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Metro District 13 Departments |
| Lt. Christopher J. Hajder, Swansea Fire Dept. | Mass. Call/Volunteer Firefighters Assoc. |
| Deputy Secretary Susan W. Terrey | Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (Ex Officio) |
| Vacant | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Full Call Fire Department |
| Chief Peter Burke, Hyannis Fire Dept. | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Fully Paid Fire Dept. |
| Richard MacKinnon, Jr. | Professional Fire Fighters of Mass. |
The Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award honors the Commonwealth's firefighters for years of service.
The Fire Service Commission credentials Fire Chiefs.
FSC Minutes of Past Meetings
Minutes of the January 18, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the February 23, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the March 26, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the April 18, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the April 18, 2024 Executive Session Meeting
Minutes of the May 16, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the June 20, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the September 30, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the October 29, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the November 21, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the December 19, 2024 Meeting
Minutes of the January 16, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the February 20, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the March 24, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the April 17, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the May 28, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the June 23, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the December 22, 2025 Meeting
Minutes of the January 15, 2026 Meeting