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COVID-19 RETIREMENT CREDIT
03/06/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters: Please look over the attached document below from our PFFM Legislative Agents regarding the bill HD1794/SD1686 "An act relative to providing a Covid-19 retirement credit". We will have more information in the coming weeks and this matter will be discussed in greater length at our next monthly State Meeting in March. |
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Crews called to fire in Springfield on Saturday morning
02/27/21 - IAFF Local 648 
Crews called to fire in Springfield on Saturday morning
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Sofía Hernández Carrillo
Posted: Feb 27, 2021 / 11:34 AM EST / Updated: Feb 27, 2021 / 12:42 PM EST
(Photo Credit: Springfield Fire Department)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews were called to a fire on 539 Nassau Dr. |
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Two people taken to hospital after fire in Springfield
02/22/21 - IAFF Local 648 
Two people taken to hospital after fire in Springfield
NEWS
by: Sofía Hernández Carrillo
Posted: Feb 20, 2021 / 08:13 AM EST / Updated: Feb 20, 2021 / 08:16 AM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire department was called to a fire at 106 Clarendon St 2 on Saturday morning. |
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Chimney fire at Indian Orchard home
02/22/21 - IAFF Local 648 Chimney fire at Indian Orchard home HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Tony Fay Posted: Feb 22, 2021 / 05:38 AM EST / Updated: Feb 22, 2021 / 05:38 AM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield firefighters put out a chimney fire at a home in the city’s Indian Orchard neighborhood early Monday morning. |
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Updates
02/16/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, A few updates and reminders: - Please vote in the Local 30 Election of Officers. Contact Brother Brandon Hugh with any ballot issues. The voting deadline is Monday, March 1st at 12:00pm. - Please submit any proposals for Bargaining to Secretary John Magee at JLMagee76@gmail. |
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Firefighter Michael J. Ricci
02/03/21 - Boston Firefighters |
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Election Ballots/Bargaining Requests/Meeting Reminder
02/01/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, February's Regular Meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7pm. Please email Secretary Magee at JLMagee76@gmail.com to request a link. Members are reminded that they must display their full name and leave their camera on while attending. Ballots for the election of officers have been sent to every Member's CFD email address. |
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Announcements/Weekly Covid Update
01/26/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the February Regular Meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom, on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7pm. In order to participate in the meeting, please email Secretary John Magee at JLMagee76@gmail.com from your personal email address and request a Zoom meeting link. |
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Fire forces 3 from Saffron Circle home
01/19/21 - IAFF Local 648 Fire forces 3 from Saffron Circle home Updated Jan 16, 2021; Posted Jan 16, 2021 Facebook Share Twitter Share By Dave Canton | dcanton@repub.com Three people were forced from their 198 Saffron Circle home Saturday afternoon when an apparent car fire in an attached garage extended into the home. |
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Weekly Covid Update 1/12/2021
01/13/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please find the weekly Covid update. As we proceed with our initial dose of Moderna vaccine, please continue to comply with all Departmental guidelines. Although vaccination is an important step in getting back to normal, it does not confer immediate protection. A second dose is required 28 days after the first dose. |
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Union Meeting Info
01/13/21 - IAFF Local 739 Union Meeting Information From this point forward, please log in to your profile to see any information regarding union meetings. Thank you. |
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Weekly Covid Update 1/4/2021 & Meeting Reminder
01/04/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please find the latest Covid Numbers. The following Members have given us permission to notify you that they have tested positive for Covid since last week's update: Hugh Devlin, Kyle McLaughlin, Derek Jordan, and Nicole Signoretti. The EMS Division has been in contact with all CFD Members who they consider close contacts per the CDC definition. |
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January 2021 Meeting Announcement
01/02/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Local 30's January Meeting will be held this upcoming Tuesday, January 5, 2020 via Zoom. In order to attend, you must email JLMagee76@gmail.com from your personal (non-CFD) email address to request a Zoom link. After you request a link, you will receive an email confirmation containing further information. |
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Weekly Covid Update 12/28/2020
12/29/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Below, please find the updated CFD Covid numbers for this week. Note that the EMS Division has identified shared meals as the likely infection vector for multiple outbreaks within the Department. This is thought to be because: 1. |
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Spreading Holiday Cheer
12/25/20 - Boston Firefighters President John Soares, Vice-President John Sarro, and Members of Local 718 helped deliver meals to those in need on Thursday, December 24, 2020. |
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January 2021 Meeting Announcement
12/24/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Per the Constitution and Bylaws, proposed Bylaw Amendments must be presented in writing to the Secretary at or before the January meeting. Nominations for Vice President, Secretary, and two Executive Board positions must also be made at the January meeting. |
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Watering your Christmas Tree Reduces Fire Hazard
12/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 
Every year in the U.S., fire departments respond to an estimated 210 home fires involving Christmas trees[1]. Even though Christmas tree fires are infrequent, when they occur, they can be dangerous and costly. These fires cause an annual average of 6 civilian deaths, 16 civilian injuries, and $16.2 million in property damage[1]. |
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Holiday Season Safety
12/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 
As families across Malden celebrate the holidays, The Malden Fire Department and The Malden Fire Fighters Local 902, encourage you to take a few moments as you decorate to make sure your holidays are safe as well as festive.
When it comes to fire prevention this season, Christmas trees, candles, and electric cords and outlets an all pose fire hazards. |
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Weekly Covid Update 2020.12.21
12/21/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please find the weekly Covid update. Brother Haggerty asked us to remind everyone to please remain diligent about cleaning and disinfecting the firehouses and apparatus, particularly frequently-touched surfaces. Ensure all chemical containers are appropriately marked, and do not mix chemicals. |
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Chimney fire in Springfield leaves 4 residents without home
12/19/20 - IAFF Local 648 Chimney fire in Springfield leaves 4 residents without home HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Nancy Asiamah Posted: Dec 17, 2020 / 11:25 PM EST / Updated: Dec 18, 2020 / 09:05 AM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Four Springfield residents are without a place to call home Thursday night following a chimney fire on Mulberry Street. |
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8 without a home after fire at Arion Place in Springfield
12/15/20 - IAFF Local 648 8 without a home after fire at Arion Place in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Ariana Tourangeau Posted: Dec 15, 2020 / 05:14 AM EST / Updated: Dec 15, 2020 / 05:34 AM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eight people are without a home Tuesday morning after a fire on Arion Place early Tuesday morning. |
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RIP Ray
12/15/20 - Boston Firefighters |
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Firefighters investigating after truck hit house on Littleton Street in Springfield
12/14/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Firefighters investigating after truck hit house on Littleton Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: Dec 13, 2020 / 07:37 AM EST / Updated: Dec 13, 2020 / 07:37 AM EST
(Photo: Springfield FD)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
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Two without a home after fire on Orange Street in Springfield
12/14/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Two without a home after fire on Orange Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: Dec 13, 2020 / 01:45 PM EST / Updated: Dec 13, 2020 / 10:55 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two people are without a home after firefighters put out a fire on Orange Street in Springfield Sunday afternoon. |
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Two Treetop Ave. residents forced from their home by attic fire
12/14/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Two Treetop Ave. residents forced from their home by attic fire
Updated Dec 13, 2020; Posted Dec 13, 2020
Firefighters work on the roof of 94 Treetop Ave. after fire broke out in the attic area of the home just before 7 p.m. Sunday. Fire crews were able to knock the blaze down quickly. |
