Mission Statement

To provide a network of communication between the fire departments of Western Massachusetts and beyond regarding fire prevention education and code enforcement through training, knowledge sharing, and networking to better foster safer communities for its citizens and the emergency personnel who respond to their needs 24/7.

Board of Directors

Jason Houle, President - jhoule@shdistrict1.org

Katie Collins-Kalbaugh, Vice-President - kkalbaugh@chicopeema.gov

Maria Pelchar, Secretary/Treasurer - pelcharm@holyoke.org

Scott McGinnis, Director (Berkshire County) - smcginnis@cityofpittsfield.org

Kyle Cogswell, Director (Franklin County) - kcogswell@turnersfallsfire.org

Brian Daponde, Director (Hampden County) - brian.daponde@eastlongmeadowma.gov

Jeremy Boulrice, Director (Hampshire County) - jboulrice@townofware.com