CHRONOLOGY SINCE 1859

This page provides readers with a chronological history of the Boston Fire Department, from 1859 to the present. It covers the many significant events, fires, and related information about the fire service in Boston. The 'modern' Boston Fire Department was organized, in its present form, on November 1, 1859.

Select from the table below for the chronology arranged by decade.

UNDER DEVELOPMENT


1870-1879 1880-1889 1890-1899 1900-1909 1910-1919 1920-1929 1930-1939 1940-1949
1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009    










































CHRONOLOGY SINCE 1859

1859 to 1869

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