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Cambridge Fire Dept.

@cambridgemafire

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First day in Company! Engine 9 FFOP (firefighter on probation) Ferri, with FF Burke & LT Thorne-Bingham runs through a pump ops & hose deployment drill at the Magazine Beach drill site. Today is FFOP Ferri's 1st day at Engine 9. Duty: Group 4

First day in Company!
Engine 9 FFOP (firefighter on probation) Ferri, with FF Burke & LT Thorne-Bingham runs through a pump ops & hose deployment drill at the Magazine Beach drill site. 
Today is FFOP Ferri's 1st day at Engine 9.
Duty: Group 4
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Next drill of the 1st day in company: Engine 9 FFOP Ferri, LT Thorne-Bingham & FF Burke practice high-rise & standpipe procedures "hands-on." Duty: Group 4 - S Burke photos

Next drill of the 1st day in company:  Engine 9 FFOP Ferri, LT Thorne-Bingham & FF Burke practice high-rise & standpipe procedures "hands-on."
Duty: Group 4
- S Burke photos
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Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! The US Coast Guard was established on 4 August 1790. Thank you to all those brave men & women who have served & continue to serve. Special appreciation to our Firefighter & Public Safety Coast Guard Veterans! SEMPER PARATUS!

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! 
The US Coast Guard was established on 4 August 1790.
Thank you to all those brave men & women who have served & continue to serve.
Special appreciation to our Firefighter & Public Safety Coast Guard Veterans!
SEMPER PARATUS!
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As we start our Monday morning, Aug 4th, the temp at 530 on Hovey Av was 64 degres w 84% humidity. Let's work together to make this a safe week for everyone! In fiscal year 2025, Hovey Av companies (Engine 1, Ladder 1, & Rescue 1) made more than 7100 emergency responses.

As we start our Monday morning, Aug 4th, the temp at 530 on Hovey Av was 64 degres w 84% humidity. 
Let's work together to make this a safe week for everyone! 
In fiscal year 2025, Hovey Av companies (Engine 1, Ladder 1, & Rescue 1) made more than 7100 emergency responses.
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I) Training evolutions: Among today's activities, Engine 3, Squad 3, & Division 1 ran a training exercise to a simulated fire at the East Cambridge training facility. Engine 3 secured a water supply while the FFs of Engine 3 & Squad 3 stretched 2 attack lines to the upper floors.

I) Training evolutions: Among today's activities, Engine 3, Squad 3, & Division 1 ran a training exercise to a simulated fire at the East Cambridge training facility. Engine 3 secured a water supply while the FFs of Engine 3 & Squad 3 stretched 2 attack lines to the upper floors.
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II) Training Evolutions: All members were on SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) air & in full PPE (personal protective equipment) during the evolution. Artificially generated "theatrical" smoke was utilized to create the near-zero visibility. Group 2 on duty.

II) Training Evolutions: All members were on SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) air & in full PPE (personal protective equipment) during the evolution. Artificially generated "theatrical" smoke was utilized to create the near-zero visibility.
Group 2 on duty.
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III) Training Evolutions: As in any firefighting operation, there are many moving parts with numerous tasks to be completed simultaneously, resulting in a well-organized & efficeint operation. It's all about #Teamwork.

III) Training Evolutions: As in any firefighting operation, there are many moving parts with numerous tasks to be completed simultaneously, resulting in a well-organized & efficeint operation. It's all about #Teamwork.
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IV) Training Evolutions: The new East Cambridge Training Facility is conducive to running a variety of firefighting evolutions from stretching an attack line in near zero visibilty (as shown here) to ladder work, search & rescue, tech rescue skills, & more. Group 2 on duty.

IV) Training Evolutions: The new East Cambridge Training Facility is conducive to running a variety of firefighting evolutions from stretching an attack line in near zero visibilty (as shown here) to ladder work, search & rescue, tech rescue skills, & more.
Group 2 on duty.
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Following each training evolution, procedures are reviewed & lessons reinforced, & all hose, tools, SCBA, & equipment are made up to be ready for the next run. Group 2 on duty.

Following each training evolution, procedures are reviewed & lessons reinforced,  & all hose, tools, SCBA, & equipment are made up to be ready for the next run.
Group 2 on duty.
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The members of Engine 3, Squad 3 & Division 1 following this morning's (4 Aug 2025) training exercise in East Cambridge. Group 2 on duty.

The members of Engine 3, Squad 3 & Division 1 following this morning's (4 Aug 2025) training exercise in East Cambridge.
Group 2 on duty.