Happy 193rd Birthday to the Cambridge Fire Department!
3/17/2025 • 6 days ago
The Cambridge Fire Department was established by an act of the Massachusetts State Legislature on March 17, 1832. Initially the Fire Department complement was authorized at 1 chief engineer, 12 engineers, as well as "enginemen, hosemen, and hook and ladder men."
We celebrate 193 years of professionalism, bravery, & service to our commuinity.
Prior to 1832, the city (a town at that time) was protected by private & volunteer companies.
