Chief Michael Cassidy Recognized for Service, Leadership, and Advocacy

 Holliston Fire Chief Michael R. Cassidy was named the 2024 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year at the Department of Fire Services’ 29th annual Public Fire & Life Safety Education Conference today, said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine.

 “For nearly three decades, Chief Cassidy has been a passionate advocate for fire safety education, especially when it comes to children and other vulnerable residents,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “He is a local, regional, and national leader in community risk reduction, a reliable contributor to our annual conference, and one of the most effective, experienced, and respected leaders in our field.”

 Also nominated for the annual award were:

 • Captain Brian Tyson of the Barnstable Fire Department

• Captain William Paskiewicz of the Billerica Fire Department

• Team Billerica from the Town of Billerica

• Captain Jason Malinowski of Boxborough Fire Department

• The Seniors First Program of the Bridgewater Fire Department

• Chief Michael Cassidy of the Holliston Fire Department

• Firefighter Jason “Otis” Wilson of Millis Fire Rescue

• Ms. Becky Saucier of Mullein Hill Christian Academy in Lakeville

 The candidates for this year’s award were nominated by their fire departments, community residents, local schools. Each received a certificate recognizing their nomination and commitment to the interests of fire prevention and safety. The winner was selected by a panel drawn from the fire service and the Fire Safety Division of the Department of Fire Services.

 “The judges had their work cut out for them, and each of the nominees should be proud of the recognition by their communities, their peers, and the fire and life safety community,” said State Fire Marshal Davine.

 The ceremony capped off two days and dozens of workshops led by professionals from the fire service, public education, public health, community risk reduction, and related fields. More than 250 fire and life safety educators attended on each of the two days