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) 567-3227 or Christine.Dansereau@mass.gov.
Massachusetts General Laws c. 6, s. 164, establishes the Council's membership:
Council Member Group Represented
| Chief W. Tim Nelson (Chair), Amherst Fire Department | 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 |
| Mr. Jason Cardoso, MA Property Insurance Underwriting Assn. | 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 Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., the meeting will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. You can contact Christine Dansereau at Christine.Dansereau@mass.gov for the meeting link.
Agenda
- Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from April 3, 2024
- 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
- Policy Presentation/Adoption
- Review of Correspondence
- Executive Session G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (1)
- To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.
- Determination of Next Meeting
- Public Comment
- Adjourn Meeting
Dated: April 25, 2024 By: Chief Walter “Tim” Nelson, Chairman
This scheduled meeting or agenda may be subject to change; please contact Christine.Dansereau@mass.gov to confirm date and location.
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