Beyond the Inspections: Building a Proactive Partnership Between Cannabis Operators and Fire Officials
Beyond the Inspections: Building a Proactive Partnership Between Cannabis Operators and Fire Officials
In the rapidly evolving cannabis market, the relationship between facility operators and fire code officials is often viewed as adversarial—a series of expensive hurdles and red tape. However, safety and profitability are not mutually exclusive. This session, led by a veteran Fire Chief with direct experience approving more than half a dozen cultivation and extraction facilities, shows collaboration with your (AHJ) can prevent costly retrofits and streamline the licensing process.

Michael Cassidy
Beyond the Inspections: Building a Proactive Partnership Between Cannabis Operators and Fire Officials
Michael Cassidy, DHA, is the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director for the Town of Holliston, Massachusetts. With over 30 years of experience in the fire service, he is a seasoned practitioner in community risk reduction. He has been at the forefront of the emerging cannabis industry’s intersection with public safety, having personally consulted on and inspected more than half a dozen processing and cultivation facilities, fostering collaborative, non-adversarial partnerships.