Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

DFS supports the Massachusetts fire service and helps all our communities stay safe from fires, explosions, and other hazards.

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The DFS Special Ops team was busy in Plymouth County a few weeks ago, with missions supporting @RocklandFire at a fatal 3-alarm fire and @Brockton_Fire a few hours later at a 5-alarm fire with rescues and injuries to residents & firefighters. DFS assets are always ready to help!

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On #VeteransDay, we honor all who served & continue to serve in our armed forces. We recognize your loyalty, service, courage, dedication, & sacrifice. We are especially proud of the veterans who have brought their valued experience to DFS (just a few of whom are pictured here).

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#TechRescue Tuesday: The Mass Fire Academy recently delivered its Trench Rescue Technician course in #SaugusMA. About 20 firefighters trained for these high-risk scenarios by performing risk assessments, selecting and installing shoring, and extricating victims (well, manikins).

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“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in this world. The #Marines don't have that problem.” #HappyBirthday to the @USMC (and all Marines), born in Philadelphia on this date in 1775 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress!

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Thanks to @MassGovernor and @EOPSS for supporting this year's Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants! Hundreds of communities are sharing nearly $2M that will fund lifesaving education, smoke and CO alarm installation, and more: https://t.co/3a7mJmi1dX

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On this date in 1872, the #GreatBostonFire began on Kingston Street in Boston. It claimed dozens of lives -- including 11 @BostonFire firefighters -- and consumed some 776 buildings across 65 acres of land. You can learn more about this devastating fire at the @BosFireMuseum.

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Happy #Diwali to all our friends who celebrate! If you plan to use #Candles or #Diyas to observe the holiday, please do it safely. When using candles indoors, place them on a sturdy candleholder or saucer and always extinguish them before you leave the room or go to sleep!

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#OTD in 1928, the Preble Box Toe explosion claimed 20 lives. An investigation determined that it was the result of flammable vapors from industrial chemicals; @LynnFireDept found cigarette butts and ash inside, which could have contributed. Photo by Leslie Jones via @bplboston.

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The Mass Fire Academy will be hosting Risk-Based Response to CNG Vehicles on 11/16/26. This training is open to firefighters at every level of experience from every fire department in Massachusetts. Use Activity Code CNG to register at https://t.co/lYeJIt2UVI!

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It's the first Saturday of the month, and that means it's #SmokeAlarm Saturday! Smoke and #CarbonMonoxide alarms are your family's first line of defense in an emergency at home. This is a great time to test them so you know you're protected: https://t.co/jK5oYfE3Nz

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Happy 8th Birthday AK9 Starsky! This good boy works with his handler, Trooper Belben, on the @MassStatePolice Fire Investigation Unit assigned to @MassFireMarshal's office. Starsky has been sniffing out suspicious fires in Northeast MA since 2020. Keep up the great work, Starsky!

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After nearly 30 years in the fire service, @MassFireMarshal today announced his upcoming retirement. As the state's 19th fire marshal, he led DFS responses and support at the World Cup, Gabriel House fire, 2024 wildfires, and more. Congratulations Marshal: https://t.co/l6mBav75I4

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Let's hear it for the members of Career Recruit Training #Class343! They graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy today after 10 weeks of foundational training, and now they're off to protect their communities. Congratulations to the Commonwealth's newest firefighters!

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.@holyokepolice and @MassStatePolice assigned to @MassFireMarshal have made an arrest in connection with a series of fires that @FireHolyoke fought this week, one of which ignited a tent with someone sleeping inside. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

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DFS recently received 200 Personal Radiation Detectors through a federal grant administered by @bostonpolice. They'll go into service with our Hazmat techs to identify radioactive hazards and make informed decisions on personal protection & public safety: https://t.co/jGEfRksq6m

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.@FireHolyoke, @holyokepolice, and @MassStatePolice assigned to @MassFireMarshal's office are asking for the public's help as they investigate a series of early morning fires this week. Contact the Arson Watch Reward Hotline at 1-800-682-9229 with info: https://t.co/va28h2VKI9

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.@BostonFire announced that lithium-ion batteries started the fire that tragically claimed Firefighter Robert "BK" Kilduff's life in May. These batteries pack a lot of power into a small device and can fail rapidly and violently. PLEASE choose, use, and store them properly.

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Let's hear it for the members of Call/Volunteer Recruit #Class128! They graduated tonight from the Mass Fire Academy after months of training on nights and weekends, and now they're off to protect their communities. Congratulations to the Commonwealth's newest firefighters!

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DFS Hazmat techs recently supported #BlackstoneMA FD with a broken mercury thermometer. Mercury is toxic! If you have a mercury spill at home, call 911 right away & clear the area. Better yet, safely dispose of mercury products before they become a hazard: https://t.co/WkKHTKplfU

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Fire in the hole! The @MassStatePolice Bomb Squad recently assisted @ConcordFire and @ConcordPolice after a resident located about 40lbs of decades-old smokeless powder in storage. Bomb techs safely removed dozens of cannisters and transported them for a controlled burn.