Town of Concord, MA
Mark Cotreau has a diverse range of work experience in the field of fire and emergency management. Mark worked as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at the National Fire Academy in 2015 and as a Guest Lecturer for the Massachusetts Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Fire Academy in 2014. Prior to that, they served as the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director at the Concord Fire Department starting from 2009. In this role, they were responsible for administering and managing fire suppression, training, EMS, and hazardous materials programs. Mark was also a member of the Community's Senior Management team. In addition, they were a member of the Central Middlesex Emergency Response Agency (CMERA) and served as the Chairperson of the CMERA Regional ALS Executive Board starting from 2012. Before their tenure at the Concord Fire Department, Mark Cotreau was a Hazardous Materials Technician for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. Mark was one of the founding members of this team and held various leadership positions, including Incident Team Leader. Mark also served as the Team Liaison to the Massachusetts Association of Hazardous Material Technicians.
Mark Cotreau has a solid education history in the field of fire science. Mark obtained an Associate's Degree in Fire Science from North Shore Community College, graduating in 1981. Mark continued their education and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science Administration from Salem State University from 1988 to 1990. Mark further expanded their knowledge by completing the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program at the National Fire Academy from 2009 to 2013. In addition to their formal education, Mark has also obtained several certifications, including Chief Fire Officer from the CPSE Commission on Professional Credentialing and Fire Chief Accreditation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Service Commission, both achieved in December 2016. Mark also holds the Executive Fire Officer certification from the National Fire Academy, which they obtained in December 2013.
Town of Concord, MA
The official page for the Town of Concord, Massachusetts. Concord, signifying agreement and harmony, was incorporated as the first inland settlement in Massachusetts through a grant from the Massachusetts General Court dated September 12, 1635. As the scene of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, it is considered the birthplace of the nation, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” for liberty and self government was fired. Located 20 miles west of Boston, Concord’s population has remained stable at 16,000 over the past several decades. It is a picturesque New England community of handsome residences, preserved open spaces, family-owned farms and thriving commercial centers. The town is served by MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Cambridge and Fitchburg; and a commuter bus to Boston. State highway Rt. 2 runs through Concord, and Routes 128/95 and 495 are easily accessible. Concord has an Open Town Meeting and a five member Select Board/Town Manager form of government. The Concord Municipal Light Plant distributes electricity, enabling rates to be lower and service more reliable than investor owned utilities. Concord Public Works provides water to most of the Town, with about one-third of the homes connected to town sewer. Police and Fire Departments are full time and emergency ambulance service is provided by the Concord Fire Department. The K-12 public school system includes three elementary schools, one middle school (on two campuses), and a regional high school with the Town of Carlisle. Concord is also a member of the Minute Man Regional School District, with a campus located in neighboring Lexington, offering an alternative high school in Applied Arts & Sciences to residents. Private schools located in Concord include Fenn School, Nashoba Brooks, Concord Academy, and Middlesex School. Several pre-schools, nursery schools, and day care centers (full-time, part-time and co-op) are located in Concord.