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) 567-3251 or susan.sykes@mass.gov.
Massachusetts General Laws c. 6, s. 164, establishes the Council's membership:
| Council Member | Representation |
|---|---|
| Vacant | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Part-Paid, Part-Call Departments |
| Firefighter William Cabral (Vice Chair), New Bedford Fire Department | Professional Firefighters of MA (Firefighter Representative) |
| Chief Fire Warden David Celino | Department of Conservation & Recreation (Ex Officio) |
| Secretary Terrence M. Reidy | Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (Ex Officio) |
| Director Eric S. Littmann | Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (Ex Officio) |
| Chief Justin Alexander, Easton Fire & Rescue Department | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Full-time Paid Departments |
| Chief Francis Barresi, Rehoboth Fire Department | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Call Departments |
| Chief Christopher Madden, Milton Fire Department | Fire Chief's Association of MA, Metro District 13 Departments |
| Captain John Bonadio, Waltham Fire Department | Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors |
| Lieutenant John Lombardo, Weymouth Fire Department | Fire Prevention Association of MA |
| Captain Drew Piemonte, Springfield Fire Department | Professional Firefighters of MA (Officer Representative) |
| Assistant Chief Kurt Ruchala, Groveland Fire Department | MA Call/Volunteer Firefighter's Association |
| Assistant Chief Jonathan Miller, Monson Fire Department | MA Call/Volunteer Firefighter's Association |
| Vacant | Citizen of the Commonwealth |
| Mary Clare Higgins, Community Action | Citizen of the Commonwealth |
MFTC Meeting Notices
Notice of Meeting
Massachusetts Fire Training Council
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 4, 2024, in the Department of Fire Services' Boards and Commissions room at 1 State Road in Stow.
A G E N D A
Call to order – Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Minutes - June 5, 2024
- Fiscal Affairs Report
- Trust Fund Report
- EOPSS Update – Undersecretary
- Update by Affiliated Members
- Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts
- Vacant – representing part paid/part call
- Chief Chris Madden – representing metro fire district 13
- Chief Frank Barresi – representing call
- Chief Justin Alexander – representing full-time
- Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors
- Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts
- Citizens of the Commonwealth - Insurance Industry
- Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Association
- Bureau of Forest Fire Control
- Citizens of the Commonwealth
- Legislative Update
- DFS Update
- Academy Activities Report
- Recruit Programs Update
- Monthly Activity Report
- Old Business
- New Business
- Nominations for new Chairman
- Policy Presentation/Adoption
- Review of the Recruit Assistance Program Policy
- Review of Correspondence
- Determination of Next Meeting
- Public Comment
- Adjourn Meeting
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