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New England Association of Fire Chiefs

Division of the IAFC

Welcome to our community of New England Fire Chiefs, where we work together to elevate standards, share expertise, and support our members in leading our departments. 

State Director's

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Connecticut

Chief Kevin Cooney

S. Windsor, CT

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Maine

Chief Paul Smeltzer

Waldoboro, ME

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Massachusetts

Chief Peter Burke Jr.

Hyannis, MA

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New Hampshire

Chief Shawn Murray

Goffstown, NH

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Rhode Island

Chief Michael Demello

Bristol, RI

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Vermont

Chief Kevin Mcallister

Winsor, VT

State Directors

Our Vision

To connect, develop, and empower fire chiefs and company officers throughout New England with resources to serve our communities and departments with integrity and innovation.

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Officers

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President

Chief Kenneth Jones

Meredith, NH

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1st  Vice President

Chief Peter Starkel

Hebron, CT

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2nd Vice President

Chief Thomas Higgins

Orono, ME

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Secretary/Treasurer

Chief Robert Gowans, Ret.

Montpelier, VT

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International Director

Chief Keith Stark

Weymouth, MA

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IAFC 1st Vice President

Chief Steve Locke

South Burlington, VT

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Past President

Chief Robert Bradley Jr.

Manville, RI

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State Directors

Thank you to our 2024 Five & Four Bugle Sponsors
 

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Appointees

Sergeant at Arms

Chief Darrell White

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Chaplain

Deacon Dick Martino

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Asst. Sgt. at Arms

Chief Donald Hall

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Chaplain

Reverend Gary Blume

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