Town of Brookline Fire Department

Established in 1631, the Fire Department is administered by the government of the City of Boston in Massachusetts. The department is responsible for protecting life, property and environment through emergency medical and fire prevention and education services. The Fire Department serves a population of more than 550,000 spread over an area of over 45 square miles. It operates more than 30 fire stations and employs nearly 1600 staff members. The department maintains marine, special, rehabilitation, brush fire, hydrant thawing and hazardous material units, as well as several engine, ladder and rescue companies. The Fire Department operates through various divisions, including fire suppression, fire prevention, fire training, fleet and facilities, special operations command, personnel, fire alarm, and emergency planning and preparedness.

The Cambridge Water Department is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving more than 100,000 permanent residents of Cambridge, Mass. The department is under the general direction of the city manager. It is regulated by federal and state drinking water codes and is comprised of administration and business, engineering and program development, water quality and treatment operations, transmission and distribution and watershed protection divisions. The Cambridge Water Departments responsibilities include the protection of tributaries and reservoirs within and outside Cambridge City limits to ensure the highest raw water quality. The department also operates, maintains and improves an over 20-million gallon per day water treatment facility. It additionally protects purified water from potential hazardous contamination and removal of lead water services wherever possible. It is located in Cambridge, Mass.