FRANKLIN, Mass. - The Franklin Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Berthiaume to in July 2026 as captain of Group 3 at Station 2.

Captain Berthiaume joined the Franklin Fire Department in May 2015 as a firefighter/paramedic. He was promoted to lieutenant in July 2023 and began serving as acting captain in October 2025 before this permanent promotion.

Throughout his career with the Franklin Fire Department, Captain Berthiaume has served as a field training officer and assistant fire investigator. He is certified as a Fire Officer I/II, Incident Safety Officer and Hazardous Materials Operational Level Responder.

Prior to joining the Franklin Fire Department, Captain Berthiaume served for two years as a firefighter/paramedic with the Town of Bourne, where he was awarded the Massachusetts State Medal of Valor in 2015 for his actions during an active shooter incident. He also served as a call lieutenant with the Amherst Fire Department.

Captain Berthiaume holds a master's degree in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

The Franklin Fire Department congratulates Captain Berthiaume on his promotion and thanks him for his continued service and leadership.