Boston firefighters to receive 8.5% pay hike after striking 4-year deal with city

The Boston firefighters union has ratified a $90 million collective bargaining agreement with the city that includes an 8.5% ...
The Simmons Voice

Boston Fire Department reports to a fire at the Living Learning Center

On Wednesday night, the Boston Fire Department (BFD) reported to the Living Learning Center (LLC) following an active fire, ...

Mayor Michelle Wu reaches new contract agreement with firefighters union

The Boston firefighters union, Local 718, and Mayor Michelle Wu have agreed on a new four-year contract that includes year-over-year wage increases and increases base salaries for experienced ...
Boston Herald

Boston firefighters knock down heavy fire on Christmas, 3 residents displaced

City firefighters knocked down a heavy blaze in Dorchester on Christmas morning. Firefighters responded to 699 Washington St. — a 2.5 story wood frame home with fire showing. A second alarm was ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

Lawsuit contends Boston fire department is sidelining veterans to meet mayor’s diversity hiring goals

BOSTON — A disabled military veteran is suing the City of Boston and its fire commissioner alleging that they are improperly using a new cadet program aimed at diversifying fire department ranks to ...