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MODERN FIRE COMPANY HISTORY

Engine Company 1


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An 1852 map showing the location of 'Mazeppa' Engine 1 at 434 West Broadway, South Boston. An 1852 map showing the location of 'Mazeppa' Engine 1 at 434 West Broadway, South Boston.

Engine 1's Amoskeag steamer drilling in front of the firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1900.
Engine 1's Amoskeag steamer drilling in front of the firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1900.

Engine 1's 1890 Clapp & Jones horse-drawn steam pumper, circa 1915.
Engine 1's 1890 Clapp & Jones horse-drawn steam pumper, circa 1915.

Engine 1 and Ladder 5 nose out of firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1925.
Engine 1 and Ladder 5 nose out of firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1925.

Engine 1's 1930 American LaFrance hose wagon, circa 1940. Shop #374.
Engine 1's 1930 American LaFrance hose wagon, circa 1940. Shop #374.

Engine 1's firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1960.
Engine 1's firehouse at 119 Dorchester St., South Boston, circa 1960.

Engine 1's 1962 Ward LaFrance pumper, at quarters, circa 1968. Serial #141.
Engine 1's 1962 Ward LaFrance pumper, at quarters, circa 1968. Serial #141.

MODERN HISTORY

December 18, 1859 Steam Engine No. 1 was organized and placed into service at a firehouse formerly occcupied by (Hand) Engine Company 1, at approximately 434 West Broadway near Dorchester St., north side, on city-owned property adjacent to the Hawes School. (Hand) Engine Company 1 was disbanded.
April, 1868 Company moved to new quarters at 119 Dorchester Street , South Boston, at the corner of West Fourth Street.
June 2, 1868 Engine Company 1 was named Mazeppa Engine No. 1.
September 17, 1872 Company received a new 1872 Amoskeag First Size steam engine, Serial # 416.
1873 Company names discontinued, reverted back to numbered company only (Engine 1).
June 10, 1874 Company reorganized as a Part-permanent company.
September 3, 1884 Company changed from Call to Permanent company.
July 31, 1896 Hoseman William H. Chapman, Engine Company 1, died in the Line-Of-Duty at Box 134.
Photo of Hoseman William H. Chapman, Engine Company 1, LODD July 31, 1896.
July, 1897 Company received an 1890 Clapp & Jones Second Size steam engine, Serial # 531, ex-Engine 26 and Engine 39.
October 30, 1916 Due to firehouse renovations, company moved to the quarters of Ladder 5 at 456 West Fourth Street (just around the corner).
February 13, 1917 Hoseman Alexander F. Mitchell, Engine Company 1, died in the Line-Of-Duty at Box 722.
Photo of Hoseman Alexander F. Mitchell, Engine Company 1, LODD February 13, 1917.
June 20, 1917 Company moved back to 119 Dorchester Street. Company received a new 1917 Seagrave, Model 756, motor Triple-Combination 750gpm pumper, Serial # 16553, Shop # 121. Ladder Company 5 moved in from their former quarters at 456 West Fourth Street.
December 19, 1921 Company changed from Single-unit to Double-unit operation. Company received a new 1921 American LaFrance, Type 12, 1000gpm pumper, Serial # 3615, Shop # 143 , and a 1914 American LaFrance, Type 10, Combination Hose & Chemical wagon, Serial # 563, Shop # 305 , ex-Engine 10.
December 11, 1922 Company received a 1917 Seagrave Chemical & Hose wagon, Serial # 17795, Shop # 320 , ex-Engine 49.
August 25, 1930 Company received a new 1930 American LaFrance, Type 212, Hose & Booster wagon, Serial # 7230, Shop # 374.
August 4, 1947 Company received a new 1947 American LaFrance '700 Series' 750gpm pumper, Serial # L-3121,
Shop # 121.
May 25, 1954 Ladder Company 5, quartered with Engine Company 1, was deactivated.
February 28, 1955 Company received a 1948 Ward LaFrance, Model 85H, Hose & Booster wagon, Serial # 2333,
Shop # 307 , ex-Engine 14.
1958 Fire Fighter Thomas J. Heanue of Engine Company 1 was awarded the Roll Of Merit. Citation
July 31, 1962 Company received a new 1962 Ward LaFrance, Model 1120, 1000gpm pumper, Serial # 62-4791, Shop # 141. The 1947 ALF pumper, Shop # 121 , began operating as the hose wagon.
1963 Fire Fighter John J. Feeney of Engine Company 1 was awarded the Roll Of Merit. Citation
1965 Fire Fighter Charles E. Graul and Fire Fighter Thomas S. Lydon of Engine Company 1 were awarded the Roll Of Merit. Citation
September 15, 1970 Company received a 1968 Ward LaFrance, Model P80, 1250gpm pumper, Serial # 80-239, Shop # 160 , ex-Engine 22. Company changed to Single-unit operation.
May 26, 1976 Company received a 1973 Maxim 1500gpm pumper, Serial # 3137, Shop 178 , ex-Engine 24.
April 22, 1977 Company moved to a new firehouse at 272 D Street , corner of West Third Street, South Boston, along with Engine 39 and Ladder 18. The old firehouse at 119 Dorchester Street was closed.
1979 Fire Lieutenant James M. Solletti of Engine Company 1 was awarded the Roll Of Merit.
April 10, 1981 COMPANY DEACTIVATED.
May 6, 1981 Company reorganized at 272 D Street , South Boston, with the 1973 Maxim pumper, Shop 178.
October 20, 1981 COMPANY DEACTIVATED.
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