Written by The MMA will hold a free webinar on Jan. 16 covering the importance of fire department mutual aid in Massachusetts.
Mutual aid efforts were required across the state during a challenging fall season with many wildfire events. The fall fires have abated, but fire officials remain concerned about future wildfires and other potential disasters.
Peter Burke and Michael Kelleher, past and current presidents of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, respectively, will describe mutual aid and why it is necessary.
Dave Celino, chief fire warden with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, will discuss examples of past local disasters, wildfires, structural fires, and instances requiring emergency medical services, noting that mutual aid responsibilities extend to everyday events.
Glenn Rooney, general counsel for the Department of Fire Services, will give an overview of state laws regarding mutual aid.
Panelists will also outline the various types of mutual aid systems and structures in place to ensure that communities have the help they need.
State Fire Marshal Jon Davine will moderate the webinar, which is intended for chief municipal officials. Fire chiefs have been invited to a separate webinar.
The webinar will be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. Registration is available online.
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