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Cambridge Fire Dept.

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Cambridge Fire Dept.

@CambridgeMAFire

This is the OFFICIAL Twitter of the ISO Class 1 Cambridge, MA Fire Department. Follow us for news & fire safety information. This account is not monitored 24/7.

Cambridge, MA

Joined November 2012

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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Mar 30
Starting In early April, 2026, CFD will no longer post information or be active on our X account. Cambridge Fire will still be available on Facebook: facebook.com/CambridgeMAFire Instagram: instagram.com/cambridgemafir… Bluesky: cambridgemafire.bsky.social Website: cambridgema.gov/cfd
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 10
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 10 April 1978, 5 alarms were ordered, Box 5-353, for the large 3-story, mixed occupancy bldg, Pearl St. & Putnam Av. Several FFs were trapped in a collapse; all were quickly extricated. Time: 620 pm Duty: Group 3 IC: DC Leo Cremins - Bill Noonan photos
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 9
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 9 April 2023, Easter Sunday, 6-alarms were ordered, Box 6-285, for the fire in the Faith Lutheran Church, 311 Broadway. Firefighters worked for hours to protect the neighborhood. Initial time: 529 pm Duty: group 2 IC: DFC Ikels/Chief Cahill
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 8
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 8 April 1955, 2 alarms were ordered, Box 2-283, for the fire at 17 Cherry St (corner School St), a vacant factory bldg. Time: 0755 a.m. - Boston Traveler Anthony Cabral photo - from Tom Cahill Sr. collection Same date, there were 2-alarms, Box 2-231.
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Apr 7
#CambridgeMaFireHisory: On 7 April 1981, 2-alarms were ordered, Box 2-356, for 131/135 Pleasant St Time of the box: 718 pm 2nd alarm: 759 pm This same building was the site of working fire on 31 Jan 1985. - EMorrissey photo
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 7
Our prayers are with the member of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy who was seriously injured this morning at the Stow campus. The members of Cambridge Fire hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
@MassDFS
Apr 7
This morning, a member of our Crib Support team was seriously injured after a fall at the Fire Academy's Stow campus. We are deeply grateful to all the staff who rushed to provide medical aid. We ask that you please spare a thought and a prayer for him and his loved ones.
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 6
The members of Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, & Division 2 following today's (6 April) hands-on training evolutions at the East Cambridge Training Facility. Group 3 on duty.
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 6
III) Vertical & horizontal ventilation is completed. Throughout the exercise, clear communications & command structure is emphasized. Following the drill, actions were reviewed & lessons reinforced. Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, & Division 2 participated Group 3 on duty.
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 6
II) Simultaneously while other fireground activities, are in progress, firefighters initiate the search for any victims in zero visibility atmosphere. One simulated victim (mannequin) is removed to the exterior. Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, & Division 2 - Group 3
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 6
I) The next training segment today, 6 April, included a combined, multi-company evolution, with an attack line stretched and hoisted to an upper floor via a hauling line. The line was rapidly advanced, charged, & operated on the "fire." Group 3 on duty.
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 6
Today was a busy training day for the Hovey Av companies! Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, & Division 2 started the skills review with RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) hands-on, including rescuing a simulated "downed" firefigher via window at the Training Facility. Duty: group 3
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 6
Your Firefighters at Work: In the quarter ending on March 31, 2026, Cambridge fire companies responded to 3,913 Emergency Incidents which generated 8,679 responses. This included 18 building fires, 283 fires of all categories, 1843 EMS calls, 56 elevator rescues, & much more.
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
@CambridgeMAFire
Apr 5
For a flare-up in a pan on the stove, turn off the heat source & carefully slide a lid or cookie sheet over the top to snuff out the fire. Wear your oven mitts so you don't burn your fingers. If the fire is out of control, call 911 from a safe area.
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