Firehouse of Engine 9/Ladder 2 near Maverick Sq., East Boston, circa 1978. |
HISTORYThis firehouse was opened on May 13, 1977 when Engine Company 40 moved diagonally across the street from their old quarters at 260 Sumner Street. On May 16, Engine Company 9 and Ladder Company 2 moved from their previous location at 60 Paris Street, approximately 4 blocks away. The new station replaced older aging buildings and was one of several buildings built in the same era with very similar designs. (See Engine 41, Engine 48, Engine 39, Engine 14) The firehouse is located at 239 Sumner Street near the corner of Orleans Street in the Maverick Square area of East Boston. This firehouse serves both the Maverick Square area all sections of East Boston. Plaques are mounted on the exterior of the firehouse to commemorate firefighters who died in the Line Of Duty: 
Engine Company 40 was disbanded on April 10, 1981, along with many other fire companies disbanded on the same date. Engine 9 responds to approximately 1200 incidents per year, while Ladder 2 responds to approximately 1500 incidents per year. 
2000 map shows the location of the firehouse at 239 Sumner St., East Boston. |