On a day like this, the temperature inside a car can rise to 100 degrees in minutes. Never leave children, elders, or animals in a car unattended -- not even with the window cracked, not even for "just a minute." Learn more: ow.ly/Mw3o50Ow4sw
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
@MassDFS
DFS supports the Massachusetts fire service and helps all our communities stay safe from fires, explosions, and other hazards.
- #OTD in 1974, #SomervilleMA Firefighters Joseph Reilly & Robert Brickley lost their lives in the line of duty while battling a fire at the Arrow Paper Company. We remember them, honor their ultimate sacrifice, and recognize the loved ones left behind: ow.ly/azxj50Sb9i3
- Happy 5th Birthday, EK9 Clue! This good boy is an explosive-detection #K9 on the @MassStatePolice Bomb Squad assigned to @MassFireMarshal. He helps his handler, Trooper Ragosa, detect & identify dangerous devices on emergency calls, large-venue sweeps, dignitary visits, and more.
- The Mass Fire Academy delivered another Rope Rescue course last month at @WestboroughFire. Students from across the state built up basic skills and fundamentals that will serve them well in many technical rescue disciplines. Thank you to our instructors and support staff!
- The 2026 #WorldCup kicks off this week, and Massachusetts is ready to welcome the world! If you're heading to Foxborough for @fhfhaiti vs. @ScotlandNT, remember to make a game plan, be a good spart, and get home safe. Find public health and safety info at mass.gov/worldcup!
- The Mass Fire Academy’s emphasis on physical fitness prepares recruits for lifting, carrying, climbing, and other tasks they’ll perform as firefighters. It also gives them a solid foundation for maintaining their health and well-being for years to come. Stay fit! Stay healthy!
00:00 - Atlantic #Hurricane season runs from 6/1 to 11/30. If you have a generator for possible power outages, or if you're thinking of purchasing one, be sure to use it safely. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions and be aware of the fire, shock, and #CarbonMonoxide hazards!
- The @MassStatePolice Bomb Squad uses a variety of tools to assess suspicious devices. Among them are portable x-ray diagnostics that can be easily mobilized to support local public safety agencies. This one is trained on a "glitter bomb," which fortunately posed no hazard.
- It's the first Saturday of the month, and that means it's #SmokeAlarmSaturday! Smoke and CO alarms are your first line of defense against an emergency. Test them each month to be sure they're working properly, and check with older friends and relatives to see if they need a hand.
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- Let's hear it for the members of Career Recruit #Class339! They graduated today from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and now they're off to protect their communities. Couldn't make it to the ceremony? Visit youtube.com/dfsosfm this afternoon for video!
- Tragically, an older adult passed away after @SwampscottFire rescued her from a fire early yesterday morning. The cause is being investigated by Swampscott FD, @SwampscottPD, @MassStatePolice, @MassFireMarshal, and @EssexCountyDA: ow.ly/vR9550Z7LmY
- On this date in 1900, a fire at the Foxborough Town House caused a structural collapse that would claim the lives of @Fox_MAFire Firefighters Arthur Josselyn, George Josselyn, and Joseph Watkins. We honor their memory and recognize the loss to their families and community.
