Steve MacDonald

Michael Altman made the ultimate sacrifice today. A fourth-generation fire fighter, he proudly served the City of Chicago as his grandfather, uncles, and father did before him. My prayers are with Michael's wife and family, his friends, and the entire membership of @CFDLocal2.

🔥The first fire prevention legislation in the United States was passed #OnThisDay in #Massachusetts in 1631. The ordinance banned thatched roofs and wooden chimneys.

St. Patrick’s Day parade 2026

Detail companies will remain on scene to check for any hot spots at the 2 alarm fire at Westinghouse Plaza . 1 Firefighter was transported by ⁦@BOSTON_EMS⁩ .

Heavy fire knocked down companies are overhauling. At the 2 alarm fire at Westinghouse Plaza

Firefighters used multiple aerial ladder to gain access to the roof to help stop the spread of the fire

Fire companies called off fire showing on roof of back building at Westing House Plaza in Hyde Park. The 2nd alarm was struck on Chiefs arrival

Tomorrow! Come down to Florian Hall for one of the best events of the year! @LOCAL_718 #Boston718

Heavy fire is knocked down Firefighters continue to chase hot spots in the eaves.

Thick black smoke filling the air as the fire vents through the roof

Around 1:30 this afternoon heavy in the rear of 7 Wilmore street Mattapan. Fire on floors 2 and 3 . This is now a 3 alarm fire.

A tech rescue response today at ⁦@MBTA⁩ Andrew Square station. Firefighters were able to safely extricate a person who was under the train. The person was transported to the hospital ⁦@BOSTON_EMS⁩

Deputy Chief Viola briefed the media. 4 people are displaced, BFD-VAU & ⁦@RedCrossMA⁩ will assist with emerg. svs. No injuries reported. Detail companies will post up to monitor hotspots. Thank you for A10 & their much appreciated rehab services on this 34* rainy day

Heavy fire was been knocked down . Companies are overhauling & looking for hotspots

A corrected address of Hestia park Roxbury. Approximately 2:45 heavy fire in a large 3 story home. A 2nd alarm was ordered.

In 1678, Boston created the first paid, publicly funded fire department in America. 348 years later, they’re still answering the call. ❤️

For over a century, the International Association of Fire Fighters has made a dangerous job safer and strengthened communities across the United States and Canada. Then and now, the @IAFFofficial sets the bar for the fire service. Here’s to the next 108 years!

Connor Hellebuyck finished the game saving 41 of 42 shots 🏒 That sets a new Olympic record for the most saves by a goalie in a single men's gold medal match involving NHL players 🔥

GOLDEN GOALIE 🥇 Connor Hellebuyck is a 2026 Olympic gold medalist! Congrats to Connor and @usahockey 🤩 🔗: tinyurl.com/3vt7bse6 #UnitedInBlue | #OlympiansMadeHere

Now that's a golden smile if we've ever seen one 🥇🇺🇸 #WinterOlympics