Kevin Galligan.

“The only thing more more expensive than education is ignorance” B Franklin

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

DFS #Hazmat techs supported @FireWilmington after a drum containing a toxic, corrosive chemical was damaged in a trailer. Techs separated these extremely dangerous substances & mitigated all hazards pending release to a cleanup company: https://t.co/emVUaaRfSi

[Kevin Galligan. @KevinK5galligan]

@MassDFS @BostonFire Such a great guy. Always a smile, always something positive to say.

[Charlie Kirk @charliekirk11]

You can tell a lot about a person by how they react when someone dies.

[Kevin Galligan. @KevinK5galligan]

Hoverboard's lithium-ion battery sparks fire in Hagerstown home https://t.co/y81i3bKG47

[Kevin Galligan. @KevinK5galligan]

Fire Sparked by Lithium Ion Battery Leads to Rescue Operations at Rose https://t.co/5S8npK7bMr

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

District 1 #Hazmat technicians recently supported @FranklinMAFire with highly reactive chemicals after a fire in a commercial/industrial occupancy. These techs are wearing proximity suits as they prepare to secure, overpack, and remove the hazard for safe disposal.

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than a dozen incidents of young people tampering with their laptops in less than a week, apparently inspired by a social media "challenge." This activity could cause a serious fire and injuries. Read more: https://t.co/nsVwH9JP2N

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

DFS #Hazmat technicians recently supported @Brockton_Fire at the scene of a chemical leak in a commercial occupancy. Techs at the Tier 2 response were on scene for about three hours mitigating the hazard, which was contained to the building.

[R2R Ready2RespondLLC @Ready_2_Respond]

The Holbrook, MA Fire Department is Ready2Respond to Lithium-Ion Battery and EV emergencies. Thank you Holbrook FD for choosing @Ready_2_Respond for your training needs. @Iaff_Local1452

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

The DFS #Hazmat Division's Technical Support Unit assists our district teams on various special calls. Here, members are training with the Gas Chromatograph / Mass Spectrometer and Area RAE monitors, which can help them detect, identify, and prepare for hazardous environments.

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

On Sunday, the @FireHolyoke responded to a fire and explosion that started with an e-bike's lithium-ion battery and seriously injured a resident. There's a lot of power packed into these batteries, so be sure to use, store, & charge them safely! Read more: https://t.co/IrkQ605e31

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

#Remember: John Carroll, George Collins, Bartholomew Herlihy, Frederick Kelley, Martin Lipper, Matthew McGeary, Roy McKeraghan, John McNeill, Raymond Mitchell, Denis Murphy, William Murphy, Daniel O'Brien, & Henry Sullivan of @Brockton_Fire. Learn more: https://t.co/pkvmymXWHZ.

[@amuse @amuse]

TERROR: Multiple Democrat NGOs have coordinated attacks on Tesla dealerships, staff, and vehicles. Last night a number of CyberTrucks were torched in Seattle. Democrats are becoming increasingly more desperate and violent.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

(~445p) Peachtree Road, the vehicle/battery & debris fire is extinguished, no injuries. Excavation work was being done when the batteries ignited, briefly, went into thermal runaway.. all appropriate notifications have been made. A salvage company will complete cleanup & removal

[Joseph Sharkey Media @PhotoShark55]

WALTHAM, MA – Emergency crews initially responded to Irradiant Technologies Inc. at 425 Waverley Oaks Rd on Monday morning following reports of a hazardous materials incident involving an unstable chemical.

According to initial reports, the incident involved diethylene ether, a highly flammable and potentially unstable substance. While crews were first dispatched in the morning, the assignment was fully filled later in the afternoon as additional resources were brought in to safely handle the situation.

Due to safety concerns, the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene. The chemical was carefully secured, placed in a dump truck, and transported to Lexington for proper disposal.

No injuries were reported.

Authorities remain on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.

[R2R Ready2RespondLLC @Ready_2_Respond]

@MAHMT270 @Ready_2_Respond co-founder Jeff Marchetti is a key note speaker at the 2025 @MAHMT270 New England Hazmat Conference. He will be speaking about the Brockton Hospital Fire and Hazardous Materials Response Team operations at this major incident.

[Richard S. Smith @PhotogSmitty]

#magnificent7 @Brockton_Fire @144Iaff A woman came up to me and said, "This is what Steve would have wanted. These are his people."

[Joe Brooks @bfdradio]

This Pipe Band member travelled from Cleveland to Brockton to pay his respects to FF Albanese!

[Massachusetts Department of Fire Services @MassDFS]

Our thoughts today are with Firefighter Jeffrey Albanese's family and @Brockton_Fire as they lay him to rest today. https://t.co/dduOxFJqWj