Boston Fire Museum

05/28/2026

REST IN PEACE BOSTON FIREFIGHTER BOB KILDUFF OF RESCUE 2!

The Boston Fire Prevention Education Unit regrets to announce the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr. (“BK”), a dedicated member of the Boston Fire Department and Rescue 2.

Firefighter Kilduff proudly served the City of Boston for 24 years and was also a United States Marine Corps veteran. A third-generation firefighter, Bobby was known throughout the department as a firefighter’s firefighter — someone who would do anything for his brothers and sisters on the job. He tragically lost his life while operating at a 3-alarm fire on Treadway Road in Dorchester after suffering severe injuries in the line of duty.

BK will be remembered for his courage, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to protecting the residents of Boston. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted father, family man, friend, and brother.

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Kilduff family, Rescue Company 2, Local 718, and all members of the Boston Fire Department during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Bobby.
Your watch is over.
We have it from here. 🚒🖤
Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 Boston Fire Rescue Company 2 City of Boston

04/28/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday America! 🇺🇸
The Boston Fire Museum is proud to celebrate our nations bit the day with our new T-Shirt! Available online NOW and in store on Saturdays 10am-4pm

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04/07/2026

Yikes… did we accidentally skip spring and go straight back to winter?! 🥶🌨️

Mother Nature clearly didn’t get the memo, but don’t worry — the Boston Fire Museum store has you covered (literally). From cozy hoodies and crewnecks to “I swear it’s spring” short sleeves and baseball hats… we’ve got all your weather-confusion needs 😅

Shop online anytime or come see us in person Saturdays from 10 AM–4 PM!

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Boston Fire Museum

03/26/2026

THE BEACON STREET FIRE - NEVER FORGET

On March 26, 2014, Fire Lieutenant Walsh and Fire Fighter Kennedy died from the inhalation of smoke, heat and gases at a basement fire in a 4/5-story brownstone residential building at 298 Beacon Street, Back Bay, 9 alarms, Box 1579 (Beacon & Exeter Streets). The fire eventually extended to the roof of the building, aided by high winds, gusting to 60mph, blowing across the Charles River toward the rear of the building. Fire Fighter Kennedy was removed shortly after becoming trapped in the basement. Fire Lieutenant Walsh’s remains were removed several hours later. Fire Lieutenant Walsh had 9½ years service. Fire Fighter Kennedy had 6 years service.

LEFT FIREFIGHTER KENNEDY - RIGHT FIRE LIEUTENANT WALSH

03/26/2026

🥶Chilly weekend ahead! 🥶
Be sure to bundle up in your Boston Fire Hoodie and Crewneck! Shop online using the link below!

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03/14/2026

🚒Spring is Almost Here🚒

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to gear up with Boston Fire Museum shirts and sweatshirts! Whether you’re out in the city, at the gym, or enjoying those cool New England spring nights, we’ve got you covered.

🔥 Comfortable Boston Fire shirts for everyday wear
🧥 Warm sweatshirts for those chilly spring mornings
🚒 Show your Boston Fire pride wherever you go**

Rep Boston Fire, support the museum, and look good doing it.

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Boston Fire Museum Shirts, Hoodies, Onesies, and Caps

02/27/2026

NEVER FORGET!

On February 27, 1873, Boston Fire Department members Prince and Stowell died when the front wall collapsed at Sammett’s Mattress Factory at 154 Hanover St., near Hanover and Blackstone Streets. Hoseman Sturks was killed when he was thrown from a ladder, which had been pushed out by falling walls.

Three Alarms were transmitted from Box 17 (Hanover & Endicott Streets), at about 1000 hours. 13 additional BFD members were injured and 2 civilians were killed.

Hoseman John Prince, Jr., age 22, Engine Company 11 - Hoseman Brown P. Stowell, age 44, Engine Company 15 - Hoseman James Sturks, Engine Company 15

Information courtesy of The Boston Fire Historical Society.

02/18/2026

NEVER FORGET - 166 YEARS AGO

On February 18, 1860, Captain (Foreman) Dunton and Ladderman Carter were killed by falling walls from a building occupied by Manning and Glover, bedding merchants, at 42 Merchants Row, Downtown. 4 alarms were transmitted from Box District 1 - Station 1, (Faneuil Hall). The alarms were transmitted at 2020, 2040 hours, 2102 hours, and 2110 hours during a howling snow storm. The collapse took place about 0130 hours on February 19, and the fire was believed to have been set.

Information courtesy of the Boston Fire Historical Society.

02/05/2026

The members who were killed at the Merrimac St. fire are on the wagon of Engine 39 in front of their fire house at 344 Congress St. The picture was taken a few days prior to the fire.