Massachusetts Fire Training Council

Here you'll find information regarding the 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. Contact the Fire Training Council at [phone] or [e-mail]  

Massachusetts General Laws c. 6, s. 164, establishes the Council's membership:

Council Member	Representation
Chief Christopher Madden (Chair), Milton Fire Department	Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Metro District 13 Departments
Firefighter William Cabral (Vice Chair), New Bedford Fire Department	Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Firefighter Representative)
Chief Andrew Puntini, Southborough Fire Department	Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Part-Paid, Part-Call Departments
Chief Fire Warden David Celino	Department of Conservation & Recreation (Ex Officio)
Secretary Gina Kwon	Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (Ex Officio)
Acting Director Maribel Fournier	Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director (Ex Officio)
Chief Justin Alexander, Easton Fire & Rescue Department	Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Full-time Paid Departments
Vacant	Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, Call Departments
Captain John Bonadio, Waltham Fire Department	Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors
Captain John Lombardo, Weymouth Fire Department	Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts
Captain Drew Piemonte, Springfield Fire Department	Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (Officer Representative)
Dr. Michael Goldstein, President, Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association	Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association
Assistant Chief Jonathan Miller, Monson Fire Department	Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association
Gerard Medua, Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association	Citizen of the Commonwealth
Mary Clare Higgins, Community Action	Citizen of the Commonwealth

MFTC Meeting Notices

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. The meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Boards and Commissions room, 1 State Road, Stow,
Massachusetts.

Agenda

Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any A.I. applications, without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

• Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from June 22 and July 22, 2026
• Fiscal Affairs Report (Trust Fund Report)
• Update by Affiliated Members
• Legislative Update
• DFS Update
• Academy Activities Report (including Recruit Programs Update and Monthly Activity Report)
• Old Business
• New Business
•             Fall River Fire Department requests 10 seats in the Bridgewater recruit class
•             Cambridge Fire Department requests 10 seats in the Stow recruit class  
• Policy Presentation/Adoption 
• Review of Correspondence 
•             Middleton Fire Department requests recruit to return to class where they left off after 90 days
•             Burlington Fire Department would like to hire from the local register
• Determination of Next Meeting
• Public Comment
• Adjourn Meeting 

Dated: September 9, 2026

By: Chief Christopher Madden, Chairman

This scheduled meeting or agenda may be subject to change; please contact [e-mail] to confirm date and location.
 

MFTC Subcommittee Meeting Notice

Notice of Open Meeting: The Policy Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council will meet on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. DFS Stow Campus, 1 State Road, Stow, MA. 

MFTC Policy Sub-Committee Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes of June 22 and July 22, 2026 Policy Sub-Committee Meetings
2. Burlington Fire Department and the Local Register

3. Adjourn

   Dated: September 9, 2026

By: Chief Christopher Madden, Chairman 

This scheduled meeting or agenda may be subject to change; please contact [e-mail] to confirm date and location.