For Instructors

Helpful documents for instructors and coordinator staff of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

The documents below are frequently used by coordinators, assistant coordinators and instructors in their day-to-day business with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy while teaching off site. 

Documents

Coordinators and Assistant Coordinator Documents

     Policy of PC and AC's working out of program area

     LMS New Activity Request 2025

     Online Activity File Work Flow

     Lodging Request Form

     Instructor Steamship Travel Request

     DFS Instructed Training Credential Application

     Instructor Injury Report

Time and Attendance Documents

     Multi-Use Timesheet     

     Time and Attendance Policy    

     SSTA Instructor Tips

     SSTA MFA Payroll Codes

     MFA Stipend Policy Updated 7/1/2023

     Stipend Position Descriptions Updated 7/1/2026 

     DFS Pay Rate Index Updated 7/1/2026

     DFS 2026-2031 Contract Addendum

     Contractor Paid Sick Leave Policy

     Reporting Overtime for Instructors

     Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy

Policy Documents

     Live Fire Training Policy (Updated 7/22/26)

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 1 - Burn Building Fuel Loads

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 2 - Safety Officer Checklist

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 3 - Facility Inspection Form

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 4 - PPE Inspection Checklist

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 5 - Registration Addendum

     Live Fire Training Policy, Appendix 6 - Maritime Registration Addendum

     MFA Rehab policy

Retirees

     Post Retirement Earnings Calculator Instructions

     Post Retirement Earnings Calculator Worksheet 1200 Hour

     Post retirement earnings FAQ

     Post Retirement Employment Guidelines