Photo courtesy Joe Finn via TwitterThe Boston Fire Department Commissioner and Chief Joseph E. Finn announced via Twitter his retirement of the agency to be effective on March 12th, 2020.
“Now it is time to be with my family more but continuing on a part-time basis in the fire service,” Finn stated, assuring that he will “miss the great support” firefighters receive in the neighborhoods.
Finn started his career at the Boston Fire Department in October 1984. He rose through the ranks of the agency until reaching the ceiling on July 27, 2014, when he was appointed Commissioner and Chief of Department.
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
Commissioner Finn carries numerous certifications, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS) certified in Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800; Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. in labor law and laws involving discrimination; Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service certified in ICS 300,400; and Department of Justice approved for managing terrorist and large-scale incidents. He also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1982.
