Name: Frank M. Speth III
Title: Fire Chief
Department Name: New Ashford Fire Department
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Why are you an NVFC member?
I had joined the NVFC several years ago after speaking to Mike Bird [NVFC director from MA, who passed away in 2019] regarding the association. Mike was instrumental in the fire service and was very involved with the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association. It was Mike’s wealth of knowledge and spunk that brought me to the NVFC. He was a truly great guy and had a wealth of knowledge; no matter what your question, he had an answer to give. Without Mike’s push to join, I would have not joined. He sold me on all the benefits that the NVFC offers. Read More…