Massachussetts Declares Freedom Week The governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts proclaimed Dec. 2-5 USS Freedom Week in honor of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) and the U.S. Navy for its dedication to the ideals of democracy and the preservation liberty for all. Read More »

Table of Friends Thanksgiving Dinner Fire Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser, Jr. joined with Mayor Thomas M. Menino, other city officials and members of the Boston Bruins and Celtics to serve a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner to the public. Read More »

Well Fitness and Health of Firefighters A message from Commissioner Roderick Fraser and Medical Director Dr. Michael Hamrock Commissioner Fraser's Letter » Doctor Hamrock's Letter »

Exhaust Vent Cleaners and Inspectors The Boston Fire Department along with Inspectional Services and the Health Department has established a criteria of conditions for Exhaust Vent Cleaners and Inspectors who wish to perform work in the City of Boston. Read Details »

Commercial Kitchen Cleaners Certification Program Announced The International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) has been approved by the Boston Fire Department to provide a certification program for those individuals and companies than clean commercial kitchens in the City of Boston. Read Details »