Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF
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Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF
@LOCAL_718
Official Twitter of Boston Firefighters Local 718. Affiliated with @IAFFofficial @The_PFFM @MassAFLCIO . Proud home Local of @IAFFPresident
Boston fire union blasts Mayor Wu’s version of Southie OD den call- Local 718 regrets to announce the death of Active Duty Lieutenant Leroy Hamilton, Engine 22 to occupational cancer. Lt. Hamilton served our City for 38 yrs with dedication and passion. We ask that you keep the family and loved ones of Brother Hamilton in your thoughts and prayers
- We thank our Brothers & Sisters from across this great Commonwealth who demonstrated once again that as #firefighters, we ALWAYS take care of our own. This is the best job in the world, because we aren’t just co-workers... we are family. Thank you. @BostonFire @marty_walsh @WCVB
00:00 - Ten years ago this morning, two men reported for work as Boston Firefighters. Ten years ago tonight, two men didn’t come home, so that others may live. Ten years later, we continue to stand in humble awe at the sacrifice of our Brothers, Ed and Mike, and the sacrifice of the
- Tonight is District Fire Chief Paul Carey's last tour after 39 years of dedicated service to the Boston Fire Department and Local 718. Congratulations Chief! Here's to a happy and healthy retirement.
- Disappointed that @MayorWu continues her assault on firefighters. Guess she didn't notice rescues at 2 fires last week. Her Freudian slip aside, we expect better from our Mayor and Elected Officials. Oh, and when you call for help, we respond regardless of insults. Always!!!
00:00 - RIP - FLT Edward Walsh and FF Michael Kennedy.
- Remembering FDNY Firefighter Gerry Dewan, 3 Truck
- Firefighters L-718 out front of TD Garden to protest Mayor Wu and her unilateral revision of a collectively bargained agreement. Local 718 is not anti-vax - we are PRO-Labor. We are not asking for money. We're only asking for our good-faith agreement with the City to be upheld.
- Conditions outside the Boston Fire Dept. Headquarters Building on Southampton St. Trash, needles, and human waste greet those working at and visiting HQ. “Boston Firefighters deserve better, as do those effected by the unabated opioid crisis plaguing our city.” L718 President
- Pause and Remember Lieutenant Ed Walsh, Engine 33 and Firefighter Michael Kennedy, Ladder 15 Killed in the Line of Duty 8 years ago today. #WeNeverForget
