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##  Michael Kelleher

###### 22 July 2025 | [Charleston25](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_tags&view=tag&id%5B0%5D=92:charleston25), [Knoxville26](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_tags&view=tag&id%5B0%5D=107:knoxville26)

Michael Kelleher is the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director for the Foxborough Fire Department, bringing nearly three decades of leadership in public safety, emergency management, and hazardous materials response. Under his command, the department has achieved ISO Class 1 status and became the first CPSE-accredited fire department in Massachusetts.

A recognized expert in large venue planning and crisis response, Chief Kelleher serves on the public safety command team for Gillette Stadium. He is also a longtime leader in the Massachusetts State Hazardous Materials Response Team. Chief Kelleher holds a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Crisis Management from Norwich University and has completed advanced training at institutions including the National Fire Academy, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and the National Guard Homeland Security Institute. He currently serves as Past President of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and holds appointments on several national and state public safety committees.

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