Request a Fire Detail Service
The Fire Department requires a paid fire detail for all hot work performed indoors and/or on the exterior structure of all occupied buildings.
Life Saving Rescue while Off Duty
Lieutenant Kyle Schweinshaut of Squad 2 put himself in harm's way to rescue an unconscious person trapped in a crashed vehicle which was on fie.
CLC Student to CLC Staff
The Community Learning Center (CLC) works to create pathways for current students and alumni to work in the field of adult public education.
Whittemore Avenue Area Traffic Calming
The 2011 reconstruction of Whittemore Avenue, Alewife Parkway to Magoun Street included traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians
Thrift Store Pop Up
OWD recently hosted a "Dress to Impress" free thrift store, open to Cambridge residents between the ages of 18 and 40 who participate in Cambridge Works, Next Up, the Cambridge Employment Program, Cambridge Youth Programs, and the College Success Initiative. During the event, clients browsed a variety of lightly worn, high-quality professional clothing to wear at internships and jobs.