I am very honored and humbled to be sworn in today as #President of FCAM to day with my Town partners, co-workers and especially my beautiful family in attendance. Thank you Retired Saugus #FireChief George Parrot (91 years young) for doing the honors.

One year ago today JJs pub was intentionally set on fire in 90 degree heat putting Hanson residents and firefighters at risk as well as stripping surrounding communities of their resources. Let’s hope the the three that are “ALLEGEDLY” responsible are held accountable.

Here is the 2018 Fire Fact Sheet that summarizes the Massachusetts fire experience (as reported by local fire departments through #MFIRS) in 2018. Total fires and fire deaths are down from 2017. ow.ly/xp8Z50vd8P5

Today is day 3 of our heat wave... ☀️HEAT ADVISORY☀️ until 8pm Showers and t-storms bring relief late week #wcvb

MT Safe Kids Worldwide: We’re hitting the pools to remind parents about #watersafety and active supervision: Learn more water safety tips: ow.ly/ZF6J30lmgLO safekids.org/poolsafety

RT US Consumer Product Safety Commission: #Recall: About 258,000 Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores; The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Get refund. CONTACT: 877-206-7151 or recallrtr.com/PCSaw. Full recall notice: bit.ly/2YgVL58

I’ve been saying it all along: we don’t have an opiate problem, we have a drug problem. Percs, BZ’s, heroin, coke, weed (yes weed), fentanyl, synthetics and now meth. Drug Trafficking Organizations will feed the desire of people to get high. bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/08/…

A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch hoisted for that risk of some larger hail and damaging gusts in any storms that develop over the next few hours. In effect until 8pm. #wbz

RT Sparky the Fire Dog: #WednesdayWisdom- Check the date! Did you know it is important to replace smoke alarms after 10 years?

First Death in a Spate of Vaping Sicknesses Reported by Health Officials nyti.ms/2MzMKmp

[Wind Gust Forecast] Strongest winds from 2 AM through noon Sat. Gusts between 50 & 60 mph for the Cape and Islands, where Tropical Storm Warnings are posted. 30 to 40 mph gusts are anticipated for the rest of eastern MA/RI. Isolated to scattered power outages possible.

What’s the Fire Risk in October? October is a month where fire departments can spend time with the public because of Fire Prevention Week. There are many opportunities to promote fire safety and prevention. ow.ly/LhxQ50w2Wqc

September is #Suicide Prevention Month and sadly male first responders and veterans are at a higher risk for suicide. massmen.org has resources that can help. Make a click or a call.

Whitman Engine 243 working at the 3rd alarm in the City of BROCKTON

Never ignore or assume that a fire alarm is false. Even if your area is clear of smoke or odor. There could be an incident on a floor or area away from where you are. Everyone must evacuate by the safest exit and or stairway as quickly as possible. #secondsmatter #getoutstayout

Looking for a new career in 2020? Feb. 4, 2020 is the deadline to apply for the 2020 Municipal Firefighter Civil Service Exam. ow.ly/cIQ650xIkm7

Nice to see Representative Joe Kennedy today. He stopped by the Whitman Firehouse to discuss issues facing the fire service in Massachusetts. Joe Kennedy III

PFFM members across the commonwealth are on the frontlines of this pandemic, and Fire Fighters of MA is working hard to track our member's exposure to COVID-19. Do your part - stay at home and wash your hands frequently. #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe

The town of Whitman unanimously voted to support the amendment to the regional assessment methodology. Thank you to all of the people who braved the heat to support our school district and it’s students

Here in Whitman with public safety and public health representatives from across Norfolk and Plymouth counties, speaking on the need for municipally-run COVID vaccine sites. Whitman Fire-Rescue, Hanover Fire Department, Abington Fire PIO, Jeff Szymaniak, Senator Mike Brady, Alyson Sullivan-Almeida, John Guilfoil PR