Cambridge Fire Dept.
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The MA Firefighter Entrance Exam for 2025 has been posted! This is a great opportunity to become a Cambridge Firefighter & give back to our city by helping others. Application deadline: Aug 27, 2025. Written test: Oct 2, 3 or 4, 2025. Info, go to MA HRD: bit.ly/4mcNMl1
Update on Box 495 for 1610 Cambridge St, an oven fire has been extinguished, holding Hovey Av companies, Squad 3, & Division 1 for ventilation, other companies are making up. @CambridgePolice officers are on scene for traffic diversion in the area.
21:35 STRUCTURE FIRE, BUILDING at 16XX CAMBRIDGE ST in #CambMA
21:35 STRUCTURE FIRE, BUILDING at 16XX CAMBRIDGE ST in #CambMA
Among the numerous skills reinforced during the FFOP (firefighter on probation) training today by the EMS Division was the highly important pediatric BLS (basic life support) & ALS (advanced life support) care.
II) Cambridge Police Youth Academy: It was a good educational experience to learn about the capabilities & responsibilities of the FD & MSP Marine Units. Hopefully there are some future firefighters, police officers or troopers in the group!
I) Cambridge Police Youth Academy: Today, July 28th, was another busy training day for the members of the Cambridge Youth Police Academy. They worked with the Cambridge Fire Marine Units, which included a visit to the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit & a tour of the Harbor.
Just after 4 pm, Eng 5, Lad 1, Res 1, Sqd 3, & Div 1 responded to the vehicle into the bldg at 350 Broadway, which damaged the gas meters. Gas flow was secured. One person was treated & transp for evaluation. Duty: Group 1 @EversourceMA was on scene to shut down the gas service.
15:58 MV INTO BUILDING ACCIDENT at 3XX BROADWAY in #CambMA
Earlier today, July 28th, the members Ladder 4, @ProEMSCambridge & @CambridgePolice worked together on a public service call in North Cambridge. Thanks always to @CambridgeECC for coordinating the dispatch. Public Safety Teamwork!
The quarters of Engine Company No. 9 on Lexington Avenue, July 28, 2025. The firefighters of Engine 9 (formerly Chemical 2) have been bravely protecting our city since 1894.
Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Every company keeps a fresh supply of cold water on the apparatus for rehab & hydration. Engine 9 refilled their supply of water & ice earlier today. Group 1 on duty. Prevent Heat Related Injuries! At 1pm in the city, the temp was 88 degrees.
Welcome aboard to FFOPs (Firefighters on Probation) Cunningham, Plasko, Snowdon, Finnegan, & Ferri who start their orientation today, July 28, 2025. Following their orientation period & EMS review, they will be deployed to fire companies.
As we start our Monday morning at 530 on July 28th, the temp in North Cambridge is 71 degees with 94% humidity & some fog. Let's work together to make it a safe week for everyone! Actually Engine 4 had just returned from a mutual aid run (line box) to Somerville. Duty: group 2.
21:00 BOX ALARM at 1XX CAMBRIDGESIDE PL in #CambMA