Christmas Tree Fires Can Be Deadly

The video, courtesy of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, shows how fast a Christmas tree can go up in flames and smoke (whether a live or artificial tree), along with Christmas tree safety tips. See how a home fire sprinkler system can protect you...

December 17, 2025 MIFDI Holiday Gathering

Download the December MIFDI Bulletin here   MEETING NOTICE The December meeting of MIFDI will be our Annual Holiday Luncheon for members to get together during the holiday season. This “Social Luncheon” during the past few years has been very well received as we...

November 19, 2025 MIFDI Meeting

Download the November MIFDI Bulletin here   MEETING NOTICE The November meeting of MIFDI will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 hosted by the Wilmington Fire Department courtesy of Chief William Cavanaugh. (NOTE: THIS IS THE THIRD WEDNESDAY). We will meet...

October 22, 2025 MIFDI Meeting

Download the October MIFDI Bulletin here MEETING NOTICE The October meeting of MIFDI will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 hosted by the Cambridge Fire Department courtesy of A/Chief Thomas Cahill. MIFDI last met in Cambridge for our April 2014 meeting. The...

Death of Richard “Dick” Bangs

The Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors offer our condolences to RICHARD “Dick” BANGS Dick passed away on October 2, 2025 at age 94. He was appointed to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council in 1979 serving as Chairman of the MFTC for many years....