The Boston Fire Department does a lot more than just rescue us all, if the need arises, from smoke and flames: They use their Twitter handle, @Bostonfire, to keep us updated on what’s going on with them from day to day. Not only do they tweet about emergencies around the city, but they also update followers on what they are doing to handle the situations, as well as the outcomes. What’s cooler? They post Twitpics of themselves actually putting out fires.

For instance, the Fire Department will provide intense coverage of certain emergencies like this one:

In case you have ever wondered about what the Fire Department looks like while they’re putting out fires, or what they are seeing as they charge into flaming buildings, look no further! Check out a couple of the Twitpics @BostonFire has posted:

Additionally, the Boston Fire Department lets Boston know about the events it is hosting. With tweets including times and dates, followers might find it tough to find an excuse not to attend!

@BostonFire serves as an excellent news source if you have any interest in the goings on in Boston safety. We all know that the Fire Department does a lot for us as Bostonians, but it’s cool to see exactly what they are doing from day to day. Plus, if you have always wanted to be a firefighter, but are terrified of performing the rescues, you can check out @BostonFire to feel like you’re actually there!

Follow the Boston Fire Department on Twitter @BostonFire and make sure to thank them for their work with a “mention!”