Needham Firefighters - Local 1706

09/01/2026

Proud to see members of the Needham Fire Department recognized at today’s all staff school meeting: Chief Conroy, and Assistant Chief Anastasi, FF Alexa Tierney, and FF Chad McMahon. As always we are lucky to serve along side Needham Police Department, and a huge shout out to our SRO’s who have supported us in our rebrand of our education program!

Through SAFE (students awareness of fire education), Chad and Alexa are working to bring comprehensive safety education back to Needham students in grades K–12, expanding beyond fire safety to include community risk reduction, 911, first aid, and more.

A major focus has been making safety education part of the curriculum, not simply an “add-on.” By using state curriculum and aligning lessons with Common Core learning goals, SAFE is working with educators to integrate real-world safety skills directly into what students are already learning.

Here’s to kicking off 2026-2027 school year!

08/29/2026

Local 1706 held our annual golf tournament and raised $6,500 for Needham Athletic Association! We are so grateful for our sponsors and community support who made this possible. Roll rockets 🚀🚀

08/21/2026

Two of our firefighters recently attended the PER-327 Alternative Fuels and Flammable Incident Response and Management (AFFIRM) course at the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC).

The five-day course included classroom instruction and hands-on scenarios involving alternative fuels and emerging technologies, including electric vehicles, high-pressure gases and hydrogen.

As the hazards we encounter continue to change, so does our training. This course gives our members additional tools and experience to recognize hazards, make sound decisions and safely manage these incidents. We’re proud of our members for representing Needham Fire and bringing this training back to the department and the community we serve.

08/17/2026

Needham Fire sends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, communities, and fellow firefighters in Marshfield, Quincy, and Taunton.

FF Brian Snow — Quincy Fire Dept
FF Kyle Machado — Taunton Fire Department
Capt. William Shields — Marshfield Fire Department

Help is available - the PFFM’s Member Assistance Program is here for you.

www.pffm.org/memberassistance

If this is an emergency, call or Text 988 immediately to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

08/10/2026

Are you due for a mammogram? Do you have health insurance? Then come on down to the Dover Town Library on September 10th!

The Dover Board of Health, who is part of the Charles River Public Health District (along with Medfield, Dover, and Needham), have collaborated with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Mammogram Van and are extending registrations to our community!

Pre-registration is required-- no walk-ins!

Click the link in our Linktree (in bio) or go here: https://dfci.quickbase.com/nav/app/bneupdtm7/table/bnmrtktsx/action/api_genaddrecordform?_fid_142=143&z=ckfg

07/15/2026

Needham Fire Local 1706 stands with 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and the nurses of Boston Medical Center as they call for a informational picket.

Every patient deserves safe, quality care, and every healthcare worker deserves a fair contract and the resources to provide it. Stronger together.

07/09/2026

2020 they were heroes, 2026 they got zeros.

07/08/2026

Join us for the Needham Fire Department Annual Charity Golf Tournament!

Spend a great day on the course while supporting the Needham Athletic Department.

📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
📍 Easton Country Club
🕣 Registration: 8:30 a.m.
⛳️ 9:00 a.m. shotgun start

The tournament will be played in a scramble format and includes contests, raffles, prizes, and a steak tip lunch following the round.

Registration is $150 per person, and foursomes, pairs, and individual golfers are all welcome.

To register, email [email protected] with the names of your players and your preferred payment method. Payment can be made by Venmo, check, or cash.

We hope you’ll join us for a great day of golf in support of a great cause!

07/08/2026

In 2020 they were heroes. In 2026 they deserve better.

Local 1706 stands in solidarity with the Brigham nurses as they advocate for safe staffing, fair treatment, and quality patient care.

Firefighters know what it means to put others first.

We stand with nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as they fight for safe patient care, fair working conditions, and cost of living raises.

The PFFM’s 13,000 firefighters stand with you.

Massachusetts Nurses Association