Joe Fonseca is a first generation firefighter and joined FFD in 1989. In addition, he serves as President of the Framingham Firefighters IAFF Local 1652 Union. As a second generation union worker, he was raised in a household learning the importance of being a union member. He states, “No other job gives the solidarity of Brother and Sisterhood, with the enjoyment and fulfillment of helping others in need!” When he’s not on duty, he enjoys yard work, golf, and spending time with good friends and family.