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

Fire Destroys Building at Commercial Wharf

About 75 firefighters responded to 95 Commercial Wharf at 5:15 am this morning where a 2 story law office built on the water was destroyed by fire. Smoke consumed the area for hours and divers were brought in to fight the fire from under the dock. One firefighter was taken to Mass General for a Read More…

Firefighters Charity Boot Stolen on Hanover Street in North End

The charity “Firefighters Boot” was stolen (again) from Hanover Street outside the Boston Firehouse (Engine 8, Ladder 1) in the North End. A securing cable was cut and the boot was taken on Monday while firefighters were out on a call, between 3 and 6 am, according to CBS Boston. The boot was recovered near Battery Read More…

Fire in Bricco Building at 247 Hanover Street

This morning’s tweets from the Boston Fire Department regarding a fire in the building where Bricco is located at 247 Hanover Street. BostonFire Damage estimate is $300,000.00 Cause is under investigation by BFD Fire Investigation Unit. All out sounded at 7:10 am. BostonFire No injuries reported. BostonFire Building had a restaurant, Bricco, on the first Read More…