North End Engine 8 Fire Captain John Tkachuk Retires After 41 Years [Photo]

Video: Community Chat with Boston Fire Engine 8 (North End)

Boston Fire Department Lieutenant James White was this month’s invited guest for the Community Chat session at the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Lt. White hails from Engine 8 at the North End’s Hanover Street and welcomes residents to stop by the firehouse to visit and bring their kids. BFD highlights the importance of smoke Read More…

Boston Fire Ladders at Work on Medford Street

Boston Fire responded to an incident this afternoon on Medford Street, along N. Washington Street between the North End and Bulfinch Triangle. We don’t know what was going on, but Janine Coppola snapped these action photos from the scene. We will fill in as we learn more. If you know any details, please leave a Read More…

Fire Erupts on Roof at Burroughs Wharf

Crews battle fire along Battery Street in N End. #7News pic.twitter.com/eIoaGmpp7r — Eric Kane (@EricKaneTV) August 3, 2017 Boston Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire seen on the roof of Burroughs Wharf at 50 Battery Street in Boston’s North End. Flames were seen on the roof facing Commercial Street and BFD tweeted they had Read More…