Governor files bill to cover pay, benefits for Chelmsford firefighter hurt in fall at Massachusetts Fire Academy

Governor Maura Healey said she filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while ...

Boston City Council budget chair pitches defunding fire department to restore mayor’s $724K veterans cut

Boston City Councilor Ben Weber, who chairs the Council’s budget process, caused a stir by saying that he’s considering ...

Gov. Healey files bill to ensure full pay and benefits for injured Chelmsford firefighter

Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation to ensure that Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale, who was injured last month while ...

Boston’s new fire commissioner lives in Canton, despite city’s residency requirement

Boston’s new $318,000 fire commissioner, Rodney Marshall, lives in Canton, but the mayor’s office said he wouldn’t be ...
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Boston firefighter charged in 'extremely disturbing' sexual abuse of young girl, DA says

PERSON HIT HAD MINOR INJURIES. ALSO BREAKING TONIGHT, A BOSTON FIREFIGHTER IS ACCUSED OF REPEATEDLY RAPING A CHILD BETWEEN 2018 AND 2024. THE SUFFOLK DA SAYS THAT 60 YEAR OLD JAMES CORBETT IS FACING A ...

Boston’s next fire commissioner lives in Canton, but ‘will comply’ with city’s residency mandate, officials say

For decades, the city’s municipal code has required that city workers live in Boston as a condition of their employment, but the rule is often disregarded or only selectively enforced.

No injuries reported after multiple cars torched in Boston garage fire

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke showing from the garage, prompting fire crews to order a second alarm.