Boston Fire Commissioner Announces Retirement

Commissioner Finn to retire in March 12

*(Boston Fire Department Commissioner Joseph Finn, Twitter)*

FirefighterNation Staff

BOSTON — Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn has announced that after 36 years with the fire department he will retire.

WBUR reports that Finn made his announcement on his Twitter page and will retire on March 12.

Finn has held every rank in the department.

During his leadership the Boston Fire Department had a renewed focus on firefighter cancer rates.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh thanked Finn for his years as a firefighter and leader and said that a successor will be announced in the coming days.

After 35+ yrs, the last 5 1/2 as Commissioner/Chief of Dept., I am retiring March 12th. It’s been my honor to lead & work with the dedicated uniform & civilian staff of the BFD. Tremendous support from Mayor @Marty_Walsh and a great, beneficial relationship with @Local_718 (1-3) pic.twitter.com/vLQvIHfDS9
— Commissioner JoeFinn (@ChiefJoeFinn) March 2, 2020

I want to thank Joe Finn for his years protecting #Boston as a firefighter, and for his leadership as Commissioner. Under his stewardship, @BostonFire has put a renewed focus on health and has ushered in a new era with historic investments in firehouses, training, and equipment. https://t.co/ODZypGn4Yu
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 2, 2020

Boston Fire Commissioner Announces Retirement

Commissioner Finn to retire in March 12

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