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August 1, 2024 the BFPR sent out a memorandum on Errata’s discovered and corrected in 527 CMR 1.00 (based on the NFPA 1, 2021 edition).  Please find the Link provided below and attached document.   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/board-of-fire-prevention-regulations-bfpr https://www.mass.gov/doc/527-cmr-100-2021-errata/download   Best Regard, Mary Ann Smith Fire Code Administrator Department of Fire Services 1 State Road Stow, MA 01775-1025 Phone: 978-567-3713

The Department of Fire Services (DFS), in conjunction with key fire service stakeholders, is in the process of exploring platforms that will assist DFS and the fire service with having one central data collection point that includes but is not limited to –   • NFIRS Data (NERIS) • Community data • Relevant National data • Community Risk Reduction assessment data                   The goal is to have one platform that will leverage DFS and local communities with the ability to be aware of community risks to create a framework for community risk reductions.  This is in the early stages, and we are currently conducting market research in preparation the procurement process.   We are asking that you take a few moments to join one of the informational sessions being presented by ESCI.  As we continue with the process, other informational sessions will be sent to Chiefs to allow you the opportunity to view the various platforms that are currently available.      Thursday, October 10 @ 1:00 PM https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3000b40a-d29d-4846-b633-4fba7f8902c7@9655552b-5b32-4ee6-9c28-c3a6c5ef0dc2   Thursday, October 24, @ 1:00 PM https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/142b4881-e543-486a-97bd-5ae674c1200a@9655552b-5b32-4ee6-9c28-c3a6c5ef0dc2     We are hopeful that the procurement process will be done in FY25, and this opportunity will be available to the fire service in late FY25 or early FY26.  At this time, we do not have a cost estimate but wanted to inform the Chiefs that this will be offered as procurement opportunity for local municipalities to have the opportunity obtain the procured platform.