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Resources for the Fire Service

DFS supports local fire departments. We do this with training, grant assistance, fire prevention, fire investigation, and emergency response.

DFS supports local fire departments with:
• The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA),
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (Hazmat),
• The Special Operations Unit,
• The State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit (F&EIU),
• The Fire Safety Division (FSD), and
• Occupational cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection programs.

View and Register for MFA Courses  Code and Fire Prevention Support  Grants for Fire Departments 

What do you need to know?

Activation of Emergency Resources  DFS Special Operations  Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) 
MA Active Shooter Hostile Event Response Guidance (English, PDF 400.73 KB)

Massachusetts Fire Code and Electrical Code  Code and Fire Prevention Support 

Fire Safety Division Forms and Applications  Fire Data and Statistics   Fire Standard Compliant (FSC) Cigarette Program  FSD Advisories  DFS Briefs 

Occupational Cancer in the Fire Service  All Hands Herald  COVID-19 Public Health Guidance and Directives  PFAS and Firefighting Foam  Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) 
Quick Reference Guide - Line of Duty Death Benefits for Massachusetts Firefighters (English, PDF 251.4 KB)

Resources for Fire and Life Safety Educators  DFS Public Awareness Campaigns 

Legal Quick Reference Guides for the Fire Service 

Firefighter of the Year Awards  Massachusetts Firefighter Service Awards 

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