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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. 

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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 CJ Bartone

West Springfield, MA

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New Hampshire

Chief Shawn Murray

Goffstown, NH

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Rhode Island

Vacant

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Vermont

Deputy Chief

Chris Corbin

South Burlington, VT

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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.

Officers

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President

Chief Peter Starkel

Hebron, CT

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1st  Vice President

Chief Thomas Higgins

Orono, ME

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2nd Vice President

Chief Michael DeMello

Bristol, RI

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Secretary/Treasurer

Chief Robert Bradley Jr.

Manville, RI

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International Director

Chief Peter Burke

Hyannis, MA

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IAFC 1st Vice President

Chief Steve Locke

South Burlington, VT

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Past President

Chief Kenneth Jones

Meredith, NH

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
 

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Please support all our 2025 conference  vendors!

On the morning of February 20, 2020, members of the New England Association of Fire Chiefs and the New England Division of the IAFC voted unanimously to merge into the New England Association of Fire Chiefs- a division of the IAFC!

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2020 Merger Board Members

Appointees

Sergeant at Arms

Chief Darrell White

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Chaplain

Deacon Dick Martino

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Asst. Sgt. at Arms

Chief Kevin Mcallister

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Chaplain

Reverend Gary Blume

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