Investments in Boston Fire Department Training Academy

BOSTON—Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its budget for fiscal year 2027 (FY27).  As part of the budget debate process, State Representative David Biele filed an amendment to the House budget and successfully secured funding to help train firefighters in the City of Boston and across Massachusetts.

Specifically, Rep. Biele’s amendment allocates $1.7 million for the Boston Fire Department’s Training Academy.  In addition to supporting the Boston Fire Department locally, the Training Academy also serves as a valuable resource for public safety response teams across Massachusetts.  In prior years, the Training Academy provided education and training to over 50 public safety agencies and their emergency responders from across Massachusetts.

“Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718 commends the advocacy of Representative Biele to secure funding that will ensure our firefighters are well-trained and prepared to carry out our mission keeping Boston and its residents safe,” said Sam Dillon, President of Boston Firefighters Local 718.

Rep. Biele’s amendment garnered bi-partisan support from over 90 state representatives from across Massachusetts and was adopted unanimously.

“I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in making these crucial investments for our first responders,” said Rep. Biele.  “These funds will ensure that our firefighters are trained and have the resources necessary need to keep our communities safe.”

In addition to Rep. Biele’s amendment, the House FY27 budget includes over $3.126 million for fire department hazardous material response teams across Massachusetts, including the City of Boston.