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…

Officials Detail Causes of Deadly Hanover Street Fire [Video]

Boston Fire Marshall Dep. Chief Jack Kempsey and Lt. Tom Murray provided further details regarding the deadly Hanover Street fire on Thanksgiving Eve as well as last year’s Christmas morning fire on Hull Street. The discussion was held at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). On Hanover Street, the fire that Read More…

Hoverboard Starts Heavy Fire at 406 Hanover Street

Boston Fire Department responded to a 1 alarm fire on Sunday night at 406 Hanover Street in the North End. With fire showing from the 3rd floor on arrival, BFD quickly knocked it down according to @BostonFire reports. BFD stated that preliminary investigation showed the fire was started by a hoverboard in the condo. Residents were Read More…