Department of Fire Services
Data Current as of: 7/11/2011
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dfs
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Fire Services is to promote and enhance firefighter safety through policy and training, assist and support the fire service community in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Massachusetts, and provide a presence in the Executive Office of Public Safety in order to direct policy and legislation on all fire related matters.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
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MGL C. 22D S. 1-4
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Establishes Department of Fire Services
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MGL C. 6 S. 165A
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Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
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MGL C. 21K S. 1-9
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Mitigation of Hazardous Materials
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MGL C. 148 S. 1-59
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Fire Prevention Law
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St. 2004 C. 304 S. 1-12
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An Act Relative to Fire Safety In the Commonwealth
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St. 2006 C. 80 S. 1-2
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An Act Relative to the Reporting of Reporting of Fires in Schools
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St. 2006 C. 140 S. 1-6
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An Act Relative to the Loss of Life Due to Fires Caused by Cigarettes (Safe Cigarette Law)
Regulations
- 501 CMR 14
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Testing, Certification, Marking, and Enforcement of Massachusetts' Fire Standard Compliant Cigarettes
- 502 CMR
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Office of the State Fire Marshal
- 527 CMR
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State Fire Code
- 530 CMR 2
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Fire Safety Commission