District assist team

Chief Matthew Belsito, Sutton - Chairman               Chief Robert Parsons, Spencer - Vice-Chair

Chief Edward Knopf, Charlton - Treasurer     Chief Paul Normandin, Southbridge - Secretary

Massachusetts Fire District 7 Mutual Aid Association, Inc.

The District Assist Team (DAT) provides command level support to communities on large scale incidents. The team is comprised of Chief Officers who are trained to the level of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 & 700 as well as certified as Incident Safety Officers. The team provides support in the areas of incident safety, planning, logistics, public information, liaison, staging and rehab. The team is available for on scene assignments or working in the Incident Support Unit during multi operational periods.