by Michael McLeieer | Mar 15, 2026 | Meeting Notes
Download the March MIFDI Bulletin Here MEETING NOTICE: The next meeting of MIFDI will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. We will be hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, 1 State Road, Stow, MA...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 27, 2026 | Hose, Meeting Notes, Training Tip
Photo credits Paul Koolloian Article by ebyam “Advancing a deflated hose-line is faster and easier than a charged line. When the deflated hose-line reaches the fire area, the water should be ordered” (Smith, J., Strategic & Tactical Considerations on...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 25, 2026 | Meeting Notes
Download the January/February 2026 MIFDI Bulletin here. MEETING NOTICES Our January meeting will actually be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 hosted once again by the National Fire Protection Association located at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy courtesy of...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 23, 2026 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Crib Room regrets to announce the death of FF Edward “Ed” Loder. Hired on August 6, 2006, Ed spent many years working in the Crib Room, primarily as a driver for tractor trailer deliveries. Prior to DFS, he worked for...
by Michael McLeieer | Nov 30, 2025 | Meeting Notes
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...
by Michael McLeieer | Nov 30, 2025 | Meeting Notes
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...
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