Division 1

 

Division 1 command vehicle - 2022 Ford Expedition SSV
Division 1's current command vehicle is a 2022 Ford Expedition SSV

History of Division 1

In 1912, the title, Deputy Fire Chief, came into use in the Cambridge Fire Department. Prior to this time, the titles, Assistant Chief and District Chief were used. In 1914, the Deputy Fire Chief was quartered with Engine 5 and Fire Headquarters in the new fire house in Inman Square, 1384 Cambridge Street. From 1914 until 1934, the Deputy Fire Chief was located at the Inman Square firehouse. On 25 February 1934, the Deputy Fire Chief was relocated to new quarters at the new Fire Headquarters at 491 Broadway.

 

On 12 June 1956, the city was divided into 2 fire suppression divisions. The downtown division was called Division 1. The Division 1 quarters remained at 491 Broadway until 1973. In 1973, the Division 1 Deputy Chief was relocated to Engine 2 quarters at 378 Massachusetts Av., Lafayette Square. In April of 1981, Division 1 relocated to its present location, the Inman Square firehouse.

Administratively Engines 2 ,3, 5, and 6; Trucks 2 and 3; and Squads 2 and 3 are under jurisdiction of Division Chief 1.

Division 1 Deputy Fire Chiefs

Group 1: Raymond E. Vaillancourt

Group 2: Frederick B. Ikels

Group 3: Brandon M. Hugh

Group 4: Sean P. White

For questions about Division 1, contact the Division 1 Deputy Chief Here:

Historical information provided by Ed Morrissey

Division 1 Statistics

Calendar Year Responses Building Fires
2023 1655 38
2022 1671 37
2021  1593 47
2020 1429 49
2019  1699 50
2018 1785 44
2017 1691 35
2016 1819 42
2015 1767 43
2014 1637 51
2013 1685 56
Fiscal Year Responses Building Fires
2012/2013 1614 43
2011/2012 1294 41
2010/2011 1687 54
2009/2010 1641 79
2008/2009 1665 53