Firefighters Memorial Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. All are welcome to join us in remembering & honoring those who came before us. The formation will start at the main gate to the Cambridge Cemetery at 915 a.m. More information, click on the CFD web link: https://bit.ly/4uOzsE7

Mutual Aid Response: Cambridge Engine 2, Squad 2, & Division 1 are working at the 3rd alarm fire in Brookline, their Box 3-147, a fire in a mixed commercial/residential bldg at 213 Boylston St in Brookline. Group 1 on duty.

Mutual Aid Response: Cambridge Engine 9 & Ladder 4 are covering in Belmont on their "all companies working, a fire on Kenmore Rd in Belmont. Group 1 on duty.

On this Memorial Day 2026, take a few minutes to remember those brave men & women, the members of our armed forces who gave their lives defending freedom. Remember those who never came home! We owe them a debt which we can never repay. Note: photo was taken at a previous Memorial Day parade.

#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 24 May 1961, 3-alarms (+ special calls & mutual aid) were ordered, Box 3-791, for the potential conflagration at Metropolitan Coal & Ice Company, 34 Cottage Park Av, North Cambridge. Time of the initial alarm: 2140 hours - Bob Washburn photos -Ed Fowler news clipping

#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 24 May 1986, 3-alarms were ordered, Box 3-465, for the Orson Welles Cinema, 1001 Mass Av. Time of the 1st alarm: 1402 hours IC: A/DC DeAngelis Duty: Group 3 - Ed Fowler photo

Half-staff notification: Please be advised that @Massgovernor has ordered flags to half-staff, beginning immediately today, Sunday, May 24, 2026, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., who was killed in the line of duty

The men & women of Cambridge fire extend our sympathy to the family, friends, & fire service family of Boston Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff of Rescue 2 who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026, while working at a 3 alarm fire on Treadway Road in Dorchester. RIP Brother.

#TBT from mid-1990s: Companies operated at several Buddliner fires in rail storage yards in both North Cambridge & East Cambridge. - Cambridge Fire Ed Fowler photos

#CambridgeMAFireLODDhistory: On 20 May 1940, Firefighter Daniel "Dick" J. Holleran of Engine Company No. 3 died in the line of duty at Box 191 as a result of being overcome by fire gases while working at a cellar fire at 164 Spring St. Firefighter Holleran was 66 years old.

From a few days ago, Ladder 4 ran a hands-on vehicle extrication drill, using hydraulic rescue tools, cutting tools, as well as hand tools. Note the full PPE with eye protection. - Bob Paige photos

Mutual Aid Response: Cambridge Engine 2 is enroute to cover in Brookline, on their working fire, a fire on Hammond St in Brookline.

At 1400 hours in the city, the temp was 95 degrees with 37% humidity & a 15 mph breeze. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Remove bunker gear when feasible. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Prevent heat related injuries. Review these safety tips from our friends at FDNY.

During these days of high temp weather, take special precautions with pets, children, & older folks. Don't leave them in the hot car - even for a few minutes. If a pet, child, or older person is accidentally locked in the car, call 911 right away. Don't delay. Get help on the way!

High heat is in the forecast for today. New Englanders know the drill. Take the usual precautions, especially with our older folks, kids, & pets to prevent heat related injury. - Stay inside with AC if possible - Limit outside activity - If working outside, take cool-down breaks - Stay hydrated

#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On Sunday, 17 May 2009, 4 alarms were ordered, Box 4-5441, for the fire in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4 Longfellow Pk. Response: 13 engines, 5 ladders, 2 squads, Rescue 1 Initial time: 1038 hours IC: DFC R Scott

#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 16 May 1980, 2 alarms were ordered, Box 2-31, for the fire at Liberty Electric Supply, 877 Main St. Time: 713 p.m. (1913 hours) IC: DFC Frank Murphy, Jr. - Ed Fowler photos

Half-staff notification: @MassGovernor has ordered flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

#TBT from 1940s-1960s: Fog Unit 1 was a 1943 International high-pressure fog unit acquired from the US Navy & assigned as the second section of the 2-piece Rescue Company 1 in 1947. This piece ran with Rescue 1 until 1960, when it was reassigned to Engine 1.

From earlier this morning, May 14, 2026: Mutual Aid to Belmont 3rd alarm, their Box 3-374, a fire in a commercial building at 2 Trapelo Rd in Belmont: Cambridge Engines 1 & 9, Ladder 4, Squad 4, & Divison 2 worked at the fire. Duty: Group 3 relieved by Group 2 at the fire. Camb dispatch: 424 a.m.

Save The Date! Firefighters Memorial Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. The formation will start at the main gate to the Cambridge Cemetery at 915 a.m. All are welcome to join us in remembering those who came before us. Please see the attached notice.

Update on the Mutual Aid response to Belmont: Cambridge Engine 1, Ladder 4, Squad 4, & Division 2 are working at the fire, now a 2nd alarm, a commercial bldg on Trapelo Rd in Belmont. Engine 9 is covering. Cambridge group 3 on duty.

Mutual Aid response: Engines 1 & 9, Ladder 4, Squad 4, & Division 2 are responding to Belmont on their working fire, Box 45-374, a fire in a commercial bldg on Trapelo Rd in Belmont. Cambridge group 3 on duty.

Engine 6, Squads 2 & 3, Rescue 1, Division 1, & C9, with Pro EMS have worked at this incident, providing EMS and assisting Cambridge Police Department & Massachusetts State Police as needed.

On this National Police Week 2026, we thank our Police Officer sisters & brothers for the fantastic job that they do every day & night, often under stressful conditiions. We value our partnership & appreciate your work to keep this a safe city. @cambridgepolice.bsky.social

Happy 135th Birthday to Engine Company No. 6, established 11 May 1891 in a "new" fire house at 176 River St. Thank you to all those brave Engine 6 firefighters (& fire horses too) who have protected our city! Note: Hand-drawn Engine 6 was in service from 1852-1864 in a different house

Happy Mothers Day 2026! Thanking all our Mothers for all that they have done for us! Happy Mothers Day to our Superhero Cambridge Fire Moms who take care of family, as well as protect our city. Thank you for everything that you do every day!

#CambridgeMAFireLODDHistory: On 10 May 1900 Firefighter/Driver Albert F. Sawyer of Union Steam Engine Company No. 2 was killed while exercising a horse. He was in collision with an electric streetcar on Mass Av near Albany St & was crushed. Firefighter Sawyer was 57 years old.

🧑‍🚒🚒🚲Ran into Sean and Joe from @cambridgemafire.bsky.social with their service bikes. Loaded with 30lbs of gear, CFD deploys these for large crowd events like last year’s Cambridge Half, where they resuscitated a runner at the finish line. Thank you Sean and Joe for what you do for our community!

Congrats to LT Paul Morrison of Rescue 1 as a recipient of the City Manager's 2026 Outstanding City Employee Award! Nice work, Paul. Thank you for all that you do. Paul was joined by the command staff, members of Rescue 1 (group 2), and family. Congrats to all recipients! @cambridgemass.bsky.social

#CambridgeMAFireLODDHistory: On 7 May 1948, Firefighter Arthur J. Bolduc of Engine Company No. 9 died in the line of duty as a result of being overcome at a chemical fire at Dewey & Almy in North Cambridge, 2nd alarm Box 2-787. Firefighter Bolduc was 39 years old.

Half-staff notification: Governor Healey has ordered flags lowered to half-staff beginning immediately today, Wednesday May 6, 2026, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed in the line of duty today, Wednesday May 6, 2026.

#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 4 May 1996, 4 alarms were ordered, Box 4-421, for 47 Inman St (bet West & Harvard), a large, 5-story, brick & wood apt bldg CAPT M Mahoney is shown as Engine 2 stretches an attack line to the bsmnt. Time: 242 pm IC: DC Kuhn/Chief Fitzgerald Duty: Group 4 - E Fowler photo

RAD Training II: Thank you to the M.I.T. staff for again running this very informative program. Thank you also to CFD Special Ops & Safety for the coordination. Group 1 was on duty for these photos from Monday, 4 May 2026.

RAD Training I: This week, the week of May 4, 2026, Engines 2 & 5, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, & Squad 2 are participating in Radiation Training review. This includes both classroom & hands-on use & of the various radiation meters, as well as actions, tactics, & safety used at a radiation incident.

NIce! Thank you to all of our CFD EMS Bike Team members for their work on the street.

#InternationalFirefightersDay is celebrated on May 4, 2026. This is also the feast day of Saint Florian, the traditional patron and protector of Firefighters. Stay vigilant! Stay brave, brothers & sisters! Thank you for your service! #StFloriansDay

Happy 21st Birthday to Squads 2 & 4! Squads 2 & 4 were established on 1 May 2005, which initiated delivery of Paramedic service by the Cambridge Fire Department. Currently Squads 2, 3, & 4, Rescue 1, & Engine 1 are Paramedic/Advanced Life Support companies.

#CambridgeMaFireLODDHistory: On 30 April 1951 CAPT James E. Crowley of Ladder Company No. 1 died in the line of duty from a heart attack while fighting the fire at Box 124, the Statler Warehouse in Somerville, at 1903 hours. He was Acting Deputy Chief. Captain Crowley was 47 years old..

This morning (April 30th), at Station 10 the members of Engine 1, Ladder 1, & Rescue 1 reviewed tying & hauling systems, & the safe removal of a simulated patient from an area of difficult access such as a construction site, utilizing a stokes basket. On duty: Group 3

#TBT II from early 1900s, Motorized Chief's buggies: in front of Engine 5's house in Inman Square & Engine 8/Ladder 4's house in Taylor Square.

#TBT from late 1890s/early 1900s, Chief's buggies: Deputy Chief and Aide in front of Chemical 2 (now Engine 9) house on Lexington Av & Chief Engineer in front of the former Engine 5 house (demosihed in 1913) in Inman Square.

Mutual Aid Response: Cambridge Engine 6, Rescue 1, Squad 4, Dive 1, Marine Unit 3, & Division 2 are enroute to 1100 Winter Street in Waltham to assist Waltham Fire in a water search incident, a car in the water.

Safety on the water: This week CFD members, along with members of other metro public safety agencies, are participating in Fire Boat Operator Training at Massport with NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) instructors.

Help to prevent devastating fires! Don't just carelessly toss that cigarette butt into the mulch. The smoldering fire can spread, especially when fanned by the wind. Respect your neighbors! Respect the environment!

Touch a Truck: This past Saturday, April 25th, the members of Lafayette Square Fire House Engine 2 & Ladder 3 participated in the Touch-A-Truck Public Safety Day event sponsored by the MIT Police. It was a popular & great learning experience for all! Group 2 on duty.

Early this morning (at about 230 a.m., Apr 28th) Engine 5, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, Squad 3, & Division 1, with Cambridge Police & ProEMS responded to the rollover crash at Hampshire & Elm Sts. No injuries were reported. DPW also assisted with cleanup of debris in the street. Group 3 on duty.

CambMaFireLODDHistory: On 28 April 1873, Ladderman John W. Downing of Franklin Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 died in the line of duty from a kick of a horse in his charge. He died instantly from a blow directly to the stomach. Ladderman Downing was 33 years old.

Ladder 2 also took the time to complete their monthly safety inspection of the King Open School & the Cambridge Street Upper School in their district. Duty: group 3. This was typical busy day with training, maintenance, inspections, & other routine acitivities along with responding to emergencies.

Engine Company No. 9 following the Haggerty School inspection and drill this morning, April 27th. Group 3 on duty.