We protect all Boston residents and the hundreds of thousands of people who work, shop and visit the City. Learn more about the Boston Fire Department, and how our divisions work together.

The Boston Fire Department provides fire services and first responder emergency medical services to the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It also responds to such incidents as motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills, utility mishaps, floods, explosions, and construction accidents among others.

Dec 19, 2024 · We’ve included the numbers for all of the divisions of the Fire Department below, but these are the most common calls: If you have a Fire Permit question, call Fire Prevention at 617-343-3628. If you have a question about training …

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As a division under the Boston Fire Department, we issue permits, licenses, registrations, and certificates. We also handle inspection requests. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance for the sale or transfer of residential property, environmental property searches, and obtaining fire reports.

4 days ago · A raging fire was “knocked down” on Boylston Street in Jamaica Plain late Saturday night as Boston firefighters reported they were chasing hot spots. BFD said the building was occupied and the ...

The origins of the Boston Fire Department date back to 1678 with the establishment of the first engine company and the receipt of the first hand fire engine in North America. The Board of Fire Wards was established on February 1, 1711.

3 days ago · Sixteen people were displaced after a fire tore through a four-story residential building in Jamaica Plain Saturday night, according to the Boston Fire Department. The three-alarm fire broke out ...

3 days ago · In a post on X, the Boston Fire Department said firefighters were able to safely extricate the man from underneath the train. Video from WCVB showed first responders hunched under the train as ...

The Boston Fire Department responds to emergencies including fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, medical assistance and large scale events held in the City of Boston.