ADVISORY NOTIFICATION – HEAT – JUNE 11TH & 12TH
Heat Advisory June 11-12 2026Download
TECHNICAL RESCUE EQUIPMENT TRAINING WITH ALL FOUR GROUPS
Over the past week, all four groups conducted technical rescue equipment training. The course was specifically designed to instruct and refresh the members on the technical rescue equipment assigned to Belmont Fire Department apparatus. Some examples of the training evolutions included air bag systems, lifting and stabilization operations, cribbing, and rescue struts.
TRAINING DIVISION FABRICATES A NEW ROOF VENT PROP
Last week the Training Division, with the assistance from other members, built a new roof vent prop. Members use the prop with different roof saws, conducting realistic training scenarios and simulations of cutting ventilation holes. The roof prop is portable and allows adjustments for different roof pitches. Nice job!
BELMONT FIRE ATTENDS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Members of the Belmont Fire Department were honored to participate at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Belmont Grove Street Ceremony on Monday morning.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2026
On this Memorial Day, 2026, we honor those men and women of our armed forces who paid the supreme sacrifice while defending our freedom.
CONDOLENCES TO BOSTON FIRE AND THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTER ROBERT T. KILDUFF
The members of the Belmont Fire Department would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and firefighting family of Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff. Firefighter Kilduff of Rescue 2 lost his life in the line of duty last night at a 3rd alarm house fire in Dorchester. Rest in peace.
MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATIONS PRESENTED
The initial companies that responded to Box 374 for a 3rd Alarm at 2 Trapelo Road on Thursday May 14th, 2026 were issued Meritorious Unit Citations for their actions while operating at the incident. Initial arriving members made an aggressive interior attack until deteriorating conditions forced a tactical pivot to defensive operations. These members and others who were a crucial part of the effort were recognized for their efforts. Job well done!
EMS WEEK – THANK YOU TO OUR FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS AND EMTS
May 17th through May 23rd, 2026 is EMS week. Throughout this week we take the opportunity to reflect on the phenomenal service that our Belmont Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic and EMTs provide to the Town. We thank you for your commitment and dedication to extend the very best. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed!
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Firefighters Memorial Sunday took place at the Belmont Cemetery on Sunday May 17th, 2026. Active and retired members joined together to honor those members of the Belmont Fire Department who have passed away.