WHAT'S NEW

This page displays a listing of recent additions to the Boston Fire History website.


Date
Posted
Subject Information Section Link
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2/2/2012 Photos Photo of Ladder 14
      Photo of Ladder 14, in 2012.

Photo of Spare #222.
      Photo of Spare 1992 E-One Ladder truck, in 2012.

Photo of Spare #232.
      Photo of Spare 1997 E-One Ladder truck, in 2012.

BFD Apparatus
2/1/2012 Historical Info Fire Commissioner letters/reports in 1922 to Mayor Curley regarding department apparatus.

Aug., 1922 Fire Comm. letter to Mayor on apparatus

Sept., 1922 Fire Comm. letter to Mayor on apparatus

Archives/Artifacts


1/30/2012 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the City of Charlestown:

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1855. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1856. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1858. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Charlestown Before 1874
1/29/2012 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Fire Report: Deputy Chief - Division 1

Fire Report: Engine Company 50

Fire Report: Engine Company 53

Fire Report: Ladder Company 17

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
1/27/2012 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Commendation - BFD General Order 12 of 1943

Deputy Chief McDonough's letter to Fire Commissioner.

District Chief John Vahey's Report, in 1970.

Fire Report: Engine Company 43

Fire Report: Ladder Company 3

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
1/26/2012 Historical Info 13th Annual Report of the Town of Roxbury, in 1844. Report of the Expenditures of the Fire Department.

14th Annual Report of the Town of Roxbury, in 1845. Report of the Expenditures of the Fire Department.

15th Annual Report of the Town of Roxbury, in 1846. Report of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.

Roxbury Before 1868
1/24/2012 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the Town of Hyde Park:

24th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1892. Report of the Chief Engineer.

25th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1893. Report of the Chief Engineer.

26th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1894. Report of the Chief Engineer.

27th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1895. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Hyde Park Before 1912
1/23/2012 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Boston Fire Commissioner's Report Concerning The Cocoanut Grove Fire.

F.B.I. Memoranda - November 30, 1942.

F.B.I. Memoranda - December 3, 1942.

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
1/21/2012 Photos The extant former firehouse of Engine 53 at 16 Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain, in 2012. Firehouse

Location of the former firehouse at 4246 Washington St., Roslindale Square, in 2012. Firehouse

Location of the former firehouse at 3089 Washington St., Egleston Square, in 2012. Firehouse

Firehouses
1/19/2012 Photos/Marine Survey Marine Unit's former 1972 fireboat, Firefighter, is up for auction.
See the Fireboat Marine Survey document.

Engine 42's 2010 KME pumper, in 2011. Engine 42

Engine 51's 1996 Emergency One pumper, in 2012. Engine 51

Spare 1995 Emergency One aerial ladder truck, in 2012. Spare #229

Haz-Mat Unit, 1997 Freightliner-Hackney truck, in 2012. Haz-Mat Unit

Ladder 25's 1997 Emergency One aerial ladder truck, in 2011. Ladder 25

Apparatus
1/12/2012 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the Town of Hyde Park:

28th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1896. Report of the Chief Engineer.

31st Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1899. Report of the Chief Engineer.

32nd Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1900. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Hyde Park Before 1912
1/11/2012 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Patron Louise Bouvier: Personal Story       Patron Louise Bouvier: Interview

Patron Ruth Martell: Interview

Running Cards for Box 1514 and Box 1521.

Floorplan diagrams for Floor 1 and Floor 2.

Fire Report: Engine Company 7

Fire Report: Ladder Company13

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
1/10/2012 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Mass. General Hospital Victim Statistics

Methyl Chloride Theory Analysis

State Fire Marshal Stephen Garrity's Report, 11/1943.

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
1/8/2012 Photos Firehouse at 44 Monument St., Charlestown.
      Photo of the former firehouse circa 1964.

Firehouse at 198 Dudley St., Roxbury
      Photo of the former firehouse circa 1974.

Group photos of Department members.
      Group photo of Engine Company 9, circa 1880.

Photo of Rescue 2.
      Photo of Rescue 2, circa 1995.

Engine 5's Hose Wagon.
      Photo of Engine 5's Hose Wagon, circa 1984.

Firehouses


Firehouses


BFD Personnel


BFD Apparatus


BFD Apparatus
1/5/2012 Photos The former Engine 34 firehouse at 444 Western Avenue, Allston.
      Photo of the former firehouse in 2011.

      A closeup of the mural mounted on the firehouse door.

The Firehouse of Engine 2/Ladder 19 at 700 East Fourth Street, South Boston.
      Memorial plaques dedicated at a ceremony on 12/3/2011.

      Dedication ceremony program.

      A memorial to the Vendome Hotel Fire, at the side of the firehouse.

Firehouses
1/2/2012 Photos The firehouse at 525 Main St., Charlestown, circa 1990.

The memorial plaque to Ladderman Joseph J. Luna, Ladder 9, in 2011.

The memorial plaque to Fire Fighter David A. Middleton, Engine 51, in 2011.

The former firehouse at 20 Chestnut Hill Av., Brighton, in 2011.

The former firehouse at 16 Harvard Ave., Allston, in 2011.

The 1983 dedication plaque at the former firehouse at 16 Harvard Av., Allston, in 2011.

The former firehouse at 715 East Fourth St., South Boston, in 2011.

The firehouse of Engine 39/Ladder 18 at 272 D Street, South Boston, in 2011.

The former firehouse at 440 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, in 2011.

Dedication plaques for the Charlestown Firefighters Memorial Park, located adjacent to the former firehouse at 440 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown.

Firehouses
12/31/2011 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the City of Charlestown:

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1864. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1869. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

       Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1870. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Reports of Expenditures of the Charlestown Fire Department:

       Annual Report of Expenditures of the Charlestown Fire Department, in 1847. Fire Department Expeditures.

Charlestown Before 1874
12/29/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

F.B.I. Memorandum - December 4, 1942.

Connecticut Tuberculosis Commission Memorandum

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Report - September, 1942.

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/27/2011 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the City of Charlestown
& Reports of Expenditures of the Fire Department:

Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1866. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1868. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1874. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Annual Report of Expenditures of the Fire Department, in 1867. Fire Department Expeditures.

Annual Report of Expenditures of the Fire Department, in 1872. Fire Department Expeditures.

Charlestown Before 1874
12/24/2011 Photos
Marine Unit's 2011 fireboat, MV John S. Damrell, at its berth at Burroughs Wharf, North End, in 2011.

Apparatus
12/23/2011 Historical Info 1st Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1839. Expenditures of the Fire Department.

2nd Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1840. Expenditures of the Fire Department.

3rd Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1841. Expenditures of the Fire Department.

4th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1842. Expenditures of the Fire Department.

5th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1843. Expenditures of the Fire Department.

Dorchester Before 1870
12/22/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Photo of "Where The Fire Started".

Report from the State Examiners of Electricians

Hoseman John Crowley (Engine 9)  Fire Story

Monogram Theater Group - List of Casualties.

BFD Chronological Response.

BFD Response By Fire Company.

Patron Hewson Gray  Personal Story

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/21/2011 Photos Engine 14's 1996 Emergency One pumper, in Allston, June, 2008. Shop #145.

Engine 21's 1997 Emergency One pumper, in Allston, June, 2008. Shop #147.

Ladder 1's 2004 Pierce 100' aerial ladder truck, at quarters, in 2008. Shop #239.

Ladder 26's 1995 Emergency One 110' aerial ladder truck, in Allston, June 2008. Shop #230.

Tower Unit's 1992 Emergency One 95' tower, at Engine 8's quarters, circa 2000. Shop #225.

Tunnel Rescue (H5)/Decon Unit's 1992 GMC/Emergency One truck, circa 2008.

District 4's Ford Crown Victoria vehicle, at Engine 33's quarters, circa 2000.

The Fireground Rehabilitation Unit (W-25), a 1997 Freightliner/E-One, circa 2000. Shop #313.

Apparatus
12/20/2011 Photos Engine 41's 2003 Pierce pumper, in 2011. Shop #167.

District 13's Chevrolet station wagon vehicle, at Engine 12's quarters, circa 1970.

Engine-Squad 11's 1947 Mack apparatus, converted for squad duty, circa 1966. Shop #333.

Engine-Squad 18's 1947 Mack apparatus, converted for squad duty, circa 1966. Shop #305.

Apparatus
12/18/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Fire Report: District 9 Chief.
Fire Report: Engine Company 9
Fire Report: Engine Company 12
Fire Report: Engine Company 20
Fire Report: Engine Company 22
Fire Report: Engine Company 35
Fire Report: Engine Company 37
Fire Report: Ladder Company 15
Fire Report: Rescue Company 1
Fire Report: Rescue Company 2
Fire Report: Rescue Company 3
Fire Report: Water Tower Company 2

Archives/Artifacts


Cocoanut Grove -
Special Section
12/17/2011 Historical Info 18th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1856. Report of the Chief Engineer.

19th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1857. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Dorchester Before 1870
12/16/2011 Historical Info 15th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1853. Report of the Chief Engineer.

16th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1854. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Dorchester Before 1870
12/13/2011 Historical Info Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1865. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

34th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1902. Report of the Chief Engineer.

33rd Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1901. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Charlestown Before 1874

Hyde Park Before 1912
12/11/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Ladderman Ralph Reis (Ladder 17): Interview

Hoseman Win Robbins (Engine 21): Fire Story

Waiter John J. Rizzo: Testimony

Patron Dr. Joseph Dreyfus: Personal Story       Patron Dr. Joseph Dreyfus: Interview

Singer Dorothy (Dotty) Myles: Biography

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/09/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Ladderman Pat Connolly (Ladder 15): Fire Story       Ladderman Pat Connolly (Ladder 15): Transcript of taped interview

Hoseman George (Red) Graney (Engine 35): Fire Story

Bus-boy Tony Marra: Testimony       Bus-boy Tony Marra: Biography

Patron Henry Gaw: Personal Story

Patrons Ferd Bruck & Cleo Lambridis: Personal Story

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/08/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

Lynn Rescue Co. Log Book detailing response to the Fire.

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/07/2011 Historical Info A special section archive has been created for the Cocoanut Grove Fire in the ARCHIVES/ARTIFACTS section of the website. The section is labeled Cocoanut Grove Fire - Special Section. This section will be the repository of historical documents, letters, reports and other material related to the Cocoanut Grove Fire.

Additional items posted in this section:

The Cocoanut Grove Restaurant Menu                  Fire Report of the District 7 Chief William Mahoney

Hoseman Johnny Rose (Engine 22): Fire Story       Hoseman Johnny Rose (Engine 22): Transcript of taped interview

Archives/Artifacts


C.G. Special Section
12/06/2011 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the Town of Hyde Park:

7th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1875. Report of the Chief Engineer.

8th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1876. Report of the Chief Engineer.

9th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1877. Report of the Chief Engineer.

10th Annual Report of the Town of Hyde Park, in 1878. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Hyde Park Before 1912
12/4/2011 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the City of Charlestown:

Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1871. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Annual Report of the City of Charlestown, in 1873. Annual Report of the Chief Engineer.

Charlestown Before 1874
12/2/2011 Historical Info Annual Reports of the Chief Engineer of the Town of Dorchester:

29th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1867. Report of the Chief Engineer.

30th Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1868. Report of the Chief Engineer.

31st Annual Report of the Town of Dorchester, in 1869. Report of the Chief Engineer.

Dorchester Before 1870
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