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. mass.gov/dfs Stow, MA Joined August 2012-
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The rate of fire deaths is 90% lower where properly maintained fire sprinklers are present. @medfieldfd is hosting our side-by-side sprinkler trailer at their Open House on Saturday -- don't miss this dramatic demonstration of a powerful tool to protect people, pets, & property!
On this date in 1964, @BostonFire Lt. John McCorkle, Lt. John Geswell, FF Robert Clougherty, FF Francis Murphy, & FF James Sheedy made the ultimate sacrifice at a five-alarm fire on Trumbull St. We honor their memory and recognize their loved ones' loss: firehero.org/2021/10/25/mem…
DFS Legal is offering the new "Presenting Before Appeals Boards" course online on 10/15/25. This training is for Fire Chiefs and Fire Prevention Officers who may issue appealable notices of violation. Use course code L06 at hraccess-us.technomedia.com/mfa/index.cfm to register!
#TechRescue Tuesday: The Mass Fire Academy's Technical Rescue Program recently delivered its Water Rescue course for members of @semtrt1. About 20 firefighters practiced shore-based and in-water rescues. Great work by our students! Thank you to our instructors and support staff!
Greetings from Rehab 7 on #NationalCoffeeDay!
Today is #WorldHeartDay. Everyone knows firefighters have big hearts, but they're at greater risk of heart disease, too. One study suggests that this risk increases w/ more fire-related calls. Protect yourself & your health! Read more from @American_Heart: ow.ly/4lRE50X2v90
.@MassFireMarshal has suspended the fire suppression licenses of Eastern Fire Protection and its owner, John P. Ayotte, for performing regulated work with an expired certificate. If you believe either party is performing regulated work, please contact 978-567-3375.
Let's hear it for the members of Career Recruit #ClassBW36! They're graduating from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Bridgewater next week. Join us at 11:00 on 10/3/25 or check our YouTube channel at youtube.com/dfsosfm later that day for video of the ceremony!
The investigation into last year's arson on Union Street led to an indictment by @worcesterda and an arrest by @southbridgepd. They followed months of work with @SouthbridgeFire and @MsssStatePolice assigned to @MassFireMarshal's office. Read more: mass.gov/news/webster-m…
DFS is seeking a full-time Chief Public Safety Vehicle Mechanic to oversee the repair and working conditions of our large and diverse fleet of training, response, and maintenance vehicles. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: ow.ly/UR5i50X2Muv
Heading to @TheBigEFair this weekend? Stop by the Western Mass SAFE booth and say hi! Our friends and partners have loads of fire safety materials to help you and your loved ones stay safe at home. Great to see Chief Bartone and Deputy Chief Dickson from @WSFD01089!
Thank you @MassGovernor, @EOPSS, Chief Purcell from @WestboroughFire & @MassFireChiefs, and all who attended today's ceremony opening the new burn building. Not quite the weather we were hoping for, but the Crib team came through with a great demo! More: ow.ly/BNh850X2sUn
#NERIS is coming! A dozen MA fire departments are already reporting through the National Emergency Response Information System, which rolls out in New England next week. Thank you to these early adopters! Learn how to bring your fire department onboard: ow.ly/NIgM50WZkgi
Members of the DFS Joint Hazard Incident Response Team recently trained with @MassStatePolice Bomb Squad personnel on a tool used to render potential explosive hazards safe. JHIRT & Bomb techs train together because they work together to protect first responders and the public.
The #LudlowMA Fire Department battled a two-alarm fire yesterday that started with the battery pack from an electric scooter. Protect yourself from lithium-ion battery fires by purchasing, charging, and disposing of these devices safely. Learn more: ow.ly/vAxt50X1Ejw
Happy 8th Birthday to AK9 McDonald! This #GoodBoy is from the @MassStatePolice Fire Investigation Unit assigned to @MassFireMarshal. He works with his handler, Trooper Bourdon, as an ignitable liquid-detecting K9 in southeastern Massachusetts. Enjoy your special day, McDonald!
#TechRescue Tuesday: DFS Special Ops staff supported @masstechrescue at last week's exercise & demonstration. In addition to delivering ISU-1, they piloted drones like this one, which can assist rescuers in confined spaces, structural collapse scenes, indoor Hazmat calls, & more.
On this date 75 years ago, @BostonFire Lt. Roy E. Burrill and Ladderman William R. Benson lost their lives in the line of duty while battling a fire in the basement of the Weiner-Eagle Mattress factory in Allston. We honor their memory and recognize the loved ones left behind.
#RoshHashanah begins this evening at sundown. L'shana Tova to all our friends who celebrate!
Sept. 22-28, 2025, is the International Week of #Deaf People. Did you know that specialized #SmokeAlarms are available w/ flashing lights & vibrations? If you or a loved one are Deaf or hard of hearing, please be sure you're protected by smoke alarms that account for your needs.
Massachusetts State P... @MassStatePolice
571K Followers 1K Following Official X account of the Massachusetts State Police. Account is not monitored 24/7. To report a crime dial 911 https://t.co/UCof4lTfhZ
Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire
155K Followers 143 Following Barbecue Safety Tips, never leave a grill unattended, keep grills at least 10 feet from the building. Keep children & pets a minimum of 3 feet from the grill.
Fire Fighters of MA @THE_PFFM
20K Followers 2K Following The Professional Fire Fighters of MA represents over 12,000 Union Fire Fighters & EMT's throughout MA. *FOLLOW US FOR LIVE FIRE & EMERGENCY NEWS & INFO.*
Matthew Gregoire @BreakngNewsPhtg
18K Followers 6K Following 3x Emmy Award winning Boston photojournalist, Retired Woonsocket, RI Firefighter, L732 #IAFF. Remote Pilot 107 Certified, Sparkywfd on YouTube. VIEWS ARE MY OWN
Cambridge Fire Dept. @CambridgeMAFire
18K Followers 737 Following This is the OFFICIAL Twitter of the ISO Class 1 Cambridge, MA Fire Department. Follow us for news & fire safety information. This account is not monitored 24/7.
Boston Firefighters L... @LOCAL_718
31K Followers 2K Following Official Twitter of Boston Firefighters Local 718. Affiliated with @IAFFofficial @The_PFFM @MassAFLCIO . Proud home Local of @IAFFPresident
Metro Fire @MaFireEMS
16K Followers 2K Following UNOFFICIAL/UNCONFIRMED/UNAFFILIATED tweets from scanner for anyone with an interest in the Massachusetts area fire service
Paul @pauls612
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Boston 25 News @boston25
424K Followers 6K Following Boston 25 News provides complete New England news coverage that matters to you. Instagram: https://t.co/OuDnyxTktv
Worcester Fire Dept. @WorcesterFD
12K Followers 294 Following Official Twitter account of the Worcester Fire Dept. Fire is everyone's fight! Remember to check your smoke & CO detectors.
Worcester Fire Fighte... @WorcesterFD1009
7K Followers 87 Following Official Twitter page of Worcester MA Firefighters Local 1009 IAFF; Posts are collective opinions of L1009 Officials & membership
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Southern Mass Alerts @metro_notify
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Edward A. Kelly @IAFFPresident
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Burlington Fire Dept @BurlingtonMAFD
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Massachusetts State P... @MassStatePolice
571K Followers 1K Following Official X account of the Massachusetts State Police. Account is not monitored 24/7. To report a crime dial 911 https://t.co/UCof4lTfhZ
Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire
155K Followers 143 Following Barbecue Safety Tips, never leave a grill unattended, keep grills at least 10 feet from the building. Keep children & pets a minimum of 3 feet from the grill.
Fire Fighters of MA @THE_PFFM
20K Followers 2K Following The Professional Fire Fighters of MA represents over 12,000 Union Fire Fighters & EMT's throughout MA. *FOLLOW US FOR LIVE FIRE & EMERGENCY NEWS & INFO.*
WCVB-TV Boston @WCVB
392K Followers 964 Following Real time updates from Boston's News Leader: WCVB NewsCenter 5
Cambridge Fire Dept. @CambridgeMAFire
18K Followers 737 Following This is the OFFICIAL Twitter of the ISO Class 1 Cambridge, MA Fire Department. Follow us for news & fire safety information. This account is not monitored 24/7.
Boston Firefighters L... @LOCAL_718
31K Followers 2K Following Official Twitter of Boston Firefighters Local 718. Affiliated with @IAFFofficial @The_PFFM @MassAFLCIO . Proud home Local of @IAFFPresident
Metro Fire @MaFireEMS
16K Followers 2K Following UNOFFICIAL/UNCONFIRMED/UNAFFILIATED tweets from scanner for anyone with an interest in the Massachusetts area fire service
Paul @pauls612
6K Followers 2K Following Fire buff, freelance photographer, stringer DM to discuss media usage
Worcester Fire Dept. @WorcesterFD
12K Followers 294 Following Official Twitter account of the Worcester Fire Dept. Fire is everyone's fight! Remember to check your smoke & CO detectors.
Worcester Fire Fighte... @WorcesterFD1009
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william noonan @williamnoonan2
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Southern Mass Alerts @metro_notify
10K Followers 793 Following Covering News and events for SE Mass Cape Cod and Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
NWS Boston @NWSBoston
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Burlington Fire Dept @BurlingtonMAFD
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@ChelseaScanner🚨 @ChelseaScanner
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Auburn Fire Rescue @auburnmassfire
6K Followers 311 Following Official Twitter account of the Auburn Fire Rescue Department. This Twitter account is not monitored 24/7. To report an emergency dial 9-1-1.
City Of Lynn Fire Dep... @LynnFireDept
5K Followers 97 Following The Official Twitter of The City Of Lynn Fire Department. Follow us for news & fire safety information. This account is not monitored 24/7. Dial 911.
FDNY @FDNY
320K Followers 482 Following The official New York City Fire Department feed. Call 911 for all emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies. Account is not monitored 24/7
MEMA @MassEMA
103K Followers 477 Following Official Twitter account of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call 9-1-1.
International Associa... @IAFFofficial
49K Followers 739 Following The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.
MATRS @masstechrescue
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Wisconsin State Fire ... @WSFIA
444 Followers 574 Following To provide the people we serve with effective life safety strategies through inspection, public education, code management, and fire investigation training. .
Holden Fire Departmen... @HoldenMassFire
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New England Code Comp... @NECCFIRE
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M I F D I @MIFDI
58 Followers 20 Following The Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors was founded Sept. 30, 1959 as a non-profit training organization.
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730 Followers 489 Following Official Wakefield, MA Fire Dept. twitter account. In the event of an emergency please dial 911. This account is not monitored 24/7
Holland Fire Dept @HollandFireDept
73 Followers 42 Following The Holland Fire Department was organized in February of 1945 for the protection of life and property against fire for the citizens of the Town of Holland, Ma.
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ROCKLAND FIREFIGHTERS @RocklandFire
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PCFireChiefs @PCFireChiefs
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Office of the North D... @NDFireMarshal
61 Followers 83 Following Our role is to ensure buildings and products in the state meet fire safety standards and provide resources when fires occur. A division of @NDID
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Cape and Islands Dist... @DAGalibois
49 Followers 72 Following The District Attorney protects public safety and legal rights of everyone arrested for committing a crime, decides which cases to prosecute, divert, or dismiss.
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Boston Area Public Sa... @BostonAreaAlert
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3K Followers 580 Following Representing the members of IAFF/PFFM Local 739. Does not represent the views or opinions of the Lynn Fire Department or the City of Lynn.
Needham Fire L1706 @NL1706
119 Followers 62 Following Official twitter account of Needham Fire Department Local 1706 Not monitored 24/7 If emergency occurs contact 911
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Boston Fire Rescue Co... @BFDRescue2
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Chicago Fire Media @CFDMedia
97K Followers 2 Following Tweets and photos may be used by media. This site NOT monitored 24 hours. Non emergency phone 312 744 5000
Natick Fire Dept. @NatickFire
3K Followers 258 Following Official Twitter feed for the Natick, MA. Fire Dept. This page is not monitored 24 hours a day. Please do not report emergencies here. Emergencies- Dial 911
BelmontFF1637 @BelmontIAFF1637
577 Followers 302 Following Twitter account of the Belmont Fire Fighters Local 1637. Does not represent the views or opinions of the Belmont Fire Department or the Town of Belmont.
Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS
44K Followers 2K Following The Official Twitter Feed of Boston Emergency Medical Services. This twitter account is not monitored 24/7. To report a medical emergency dial or text 9-1-1.
Reading Fire Local 16... @Readingfire
2K Followers 156 Following The official twitter representing the men and women of Reading Massachusetts Firefighters Local 1640.
Easthampton MA. Fire @01027FD
668 Followers 11 Following This account is tied to our Facebook page & monitored on a limited basis. To contact us for a non-emergency us 413-527-1212. for EMERGENCY USE 911
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2K Followers 896 Following Ladder Co. 1 was organized in 1846 known as "Franklin Hook & Ladder 1". Protecting Harvard Sq since July 1, 1880.
Wakefield L1478 @Wakefield_FD
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Cambridge Firefighter... @CFD_Local30
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IAFC SHS Section @IAFC_SHS
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