Filtered Topic

Logistics Behind Major Renovations at Cambridge Fire Headquarters

During the Fire Headquarters renovation, expected to be completed in 2026, firefighters will move into Station 10, a temporary fire facility located at 15 Hovey Avenue (across from Spaulding Hospital) and administration staff will relocate to 23 Bay Street.  

Public Safety

Cambridge Fire Department Brings Back In-House Fire Academy to Fill Vacancies More Quickly

In October, Cambridge Fire Department launched an intensive 11-week Cambridge Fire Academy, incorporating the principles of the Massachusetts State Fire Academy, but using its own certified fire instructors to enable more recruits to participate and to fill open positions 12 months sooner than normal.

Call 988 Three Digits for Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Crisis and Emotional Distress

Trained counselors, who are not clinicians, are available to provide free, confidential emotional support to all callers. 988 can also be used by an individual who is worried about a loved one and not sure how to support that person or where to get them help.

Diagram of the Cambridge Alternative Response Program

Q&A on Cambridge’s New Community Safety Department with Director Christina Giacobbe

This new department will help support Cambridge’s most vulnerable residents by providing an alternative, non-public safety response to non-violent, and behavioral crisis calls.

Cambridge Police Officer Mike Padua and Nelson

How Crisis Intervention Training for Cambridge Police is Making a Difference & A Story About Nelson

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) can play a critical role in a safer outcome for all.

Cambridge Police Department is pursing a gold standard in accreditation.

Commitment to Public Safety

The City Council approved a budget of $2.8 million for the creation of a Department of Community Safety (CDCS) that will coordinate community driven solutions to enhance safety and wellness through key services and programs targeted at our most vulnerable populations. CDCS will oversee the Cambridge Alternative Response Program and other efforts to supplement Cambridge Public Safety agencies in making the community a safer place to live, work, and experience for all.

Young Adult Diversion Program Offers Alternative to Criminal Prosecution

Diversion allows a young person the opportunity to complete an individually-tailored program in lieu of prosecution and may include conditions such as educational programs, counseling, community service, working with housing, letters of apology, and restitution.

Expanding Advanced Life Support Services

Cambridge Fire Department (CFD) will hire eight firefighters in FY23 to expand the delivery of Advanced Life Support, (ALS) or Paramedic service, to the community.

How can we help?

Service Requests