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Presented at Berkshire Community College - May 5, 2025 This presentation explores how catastrophic fires, explosions, and building collapses throughout Massachusetts' history catalyzed major changes in public safety policy. Focusing on pivotal incidents—such as the 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire and others less widely known—this session traces how these tragedies shaped fire codes, life safety education, inspection protocols, and the very creation of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office. Through compelling case studies and historical documents, the session illustrates the Commonwealth’s evolution from reactive response to proactive risk reduction. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how past disasters laid the groundwork for today’s fire and life safety systems—and how these systems continue to evolve. Joshua Shanley is an emergency management professional, author, and educator with over 30 years of experience in public safety. A former firefighter-paramedic in Northampton and Amherst, he now serves with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s Exercise Support Unit and as a media specialist for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. His historical research focuses on the intersection of infrastructure, policy, and public safety. Joshua is the author of Cold War Massachusetts (Arcadia, 2025), Northampton Fires and Firefighting, and The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936. His current work explores the history and impact of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office—the first of its kind in the nation. His presentations combine lived emergency response experience with deep archival research, making history relevant for both public audiences and professional practitioners.