Founder Mike Foley, is a retired Boston Fire Lieutenant who, along with his brother John, were the third generation of his family to serve with the Boston Fire Department, following the footsteps of their father and grandfather. Mike’s son,Tim, serves as a Fire Lieutenant, representing a fourth generation of Foleys to honor the family tradition. Also, Mike is the author of two books, Busy as Hell, and Busy as Hell 2, which feature stories and the history of the Boston Fire Department during it's busiest "war" years.
Mike Murphy is a second-generation Fire Lieutenant with the Newton Fire Department, presently in his 35th year of service. Mike was preceded by his father, Ed Murphy, the retired Chief of Department of the Newton Fire Department. Mike is also a 20-year member of the Screen Actors Guild, with multiple appearances to his credit, and he is a cancer survivor.
Paul Carey is a retired District Fire Chief after having completed 39 years service. Paul has a long and storied family history with the Boston Fire Department. Paul is a certified instructor and has worked with, and taught regularly, for the IAFF, Mass Fire Academy, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security. Paul is a cancer survivor.
Jim Prince is President of Prince Pipeline Integrity, a Mansfield Ohio company recognized as one of the most dependable pipeline service companies in the Midwest. As the former fire chief of the Baryton Fire Department in Michigan, Jim and Prince Pipeline Integrity are front and center in the war against occupational cancer among firefighters.
Joe Conforti is an award-winning film producer and director, a former U. S. Marine aviator who flew in the first Gulf war, and later, for Continental and United Airlines, retiring after a 35-year career. His father was a detective with the Boston Police Department. Joe holds a Masters Degree in Media Art from Emerson College in Boston.
THE ADVISORY PANEL consists of four women whose principal mission is to keep FFVC informed about cancer issues regarding female firefighters.
Deanna McDevitt is the first woman promoted to the rank of District Chief for the Boston in 2019. She is a fourth generation firefighter and serving since 2008.
Chantette Stallworth is a fire investigator in Boston, and served as a firefighter since 2000 in a busy Dorchester firehouse. Faith underpins her passion to serve.
Cora McHugh, RN, BSN, CNOR has earned advanced nursing certifications and she works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Suzette Martinez Standring is a journalist, an award-winning author, and writing instructor. For 15 years, she penned a nationally syndicated column based on spirituality and stories that inspire. She serves as Chief Correspondent for the FFVC website.