Last Call Foundation

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TJ21 Media Group

Engine 33 Fire Hose Dedication - 2/14/23

Fire Hose Dedication for Firefighters Michael Kennedy and Edward Walsh

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Boston City TV

Fire Hose Dedication for Firefighters Michael Kennedy and Edward Walsh

In March of 2014, firefighters Michael Kennedy and Edward Walsh tragically lost their lives battling a nine-alarm fire in the Back Bay. Since then, the Last Call Foundation has worked tirelessly to improve firefighter safety across Massachusetts. In February 2023, Mayor Wu and BFD Commissioner Paul Burke gathered with the Last Call Foundation at Engine 33 firehouse in the Back Bay to announce new flame resistant fire hoses for the entire Boston Fire Department, in honor of the fallen heroes.

Environmental Working Group

The Path to PFAS-Free Firefighting Gear

A Facebook Live conversation with Nantucket Fire Fighters Local's Secretary/Treasurer Sean Mitchell and Personal Protective Equipment Specialist Jeff Knobbe on Nantucket’s efforts to find PFAS-free firefighting gear. Posted by Environmental Working Group on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Boston Fire, "To The Fallen" Beacon Street Firefighters Tribute

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Nick W

Boston Fire, "To The Fallen" Beacon Street Firefighters Tribute

With heavy hearts, we join our firefighters in mourning the loss of their brothers, Lt. Ed Walsh and Firefighter Mike Kennedy. The thoughts and prayers of Nick Woodruff Productions, LLP are with the families of Ed and Mike as well as with all of our firefighters and their families. Be safe, be strong and know that the people of Boston are there for you, just as you prove day after day that you are there when they need you!

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Last Call Foundation

New Partnership Helps Firefighters Beat Occupational Cancer

A newly awarded grant from The Last Call Foundation will allow DetecTogether, formerly called 15-40 Connection*, to continue expanding its Firefighter Initiative, educating first responders and helping reduce cancer mortality in the fire service.

June 23rd, 2020

Gear treated with ‘forever chemicals’ poses risk to firefighters

Firefighters face occupational hazards on a daily basis. Now, new research shows they face additional risk just by gearing up.

April 12th, 2019

Boston Firefighter Runs Marathon for Fallen Brothers

Brian Baxter was ironing his trousers for his job interview with the Boston Fire Department when a massive blaze in the Back Bay flashed across the TV newscast.

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