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5/14/2013
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Photos
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Engine 12's 1970 Hahn pumper, at quarters, circa 1972. Shop #127.
Engine 12
Ladder 23's 1971 Maxim 100' aerial ladder truck, in Codman Square, Dorchester, circa 1971. Shop #219.
Ladder 23
Engine 39's 1971 Hahn pumper outside the firehouse at 344 Congress St., circa 1975.
Firehouse
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Apparatus
Apparatus
Firehouses
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5/12/2013
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Photos
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Engine 2's 1957 Mack pumper, after alterations, on Morton Street, Dorchester, circa 1965.
Engine 2
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Apparatus
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5/5/2013
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Photos
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Action photographs of Department members:
Action Photos
* Fire Captain John J. 'Blackie' Feeney, circa 1985.
* Engine 37 members operating a big line, at Box 2-2264 (Highland & Beech Glen Sts., Roxbury), 11/5/1997.
* Comm. Martin Pierce, Lt. Ed Riley (E-21), Capt. Richie Noonan (E-52), at Box 3-3115, May 27, 1998.
Group photographs of Department menbers:
Group Photos
* Capt. John T. Byron, members of Engine Company 35, and the 1898 Amoskeag self-propelled steam engine.
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Personnel
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5/2/2013
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Photos
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1/15/1973 - Fire damage to a 5-story bldg. housing Israeli & Irish consulates at 437 Boyslton St., Back Bay.
1/23/1977 - Fire damaged several bldg's housing fashion designer Alfred Fiandaca, 35-39 Newbury St., Back Bay.
6-20-1981 - Fire heavily damaged the vacant former St. John's School on Dacia St., Roxbury.
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Fires
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4/30/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 44.
Engine 44
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 47.
Engine 47
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 52.
Engine 52
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 55.
Engine 55
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Fire Companies
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4/26/2013
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Photos
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Action photographs of Department members
Action Photos
* Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Breen, c. 1975.
* A Hoseman and Lieutenant from Engine 37 in a flooded Mass. Av. basement, in 1938.
* Firefighters advance a line over an aerial on St. Botolph St., South End, in October, 1976.
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Personnel
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4/23/2013
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Photos
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Engine 15's horse-drawn hose wagon, at the Brighton Stockyards Fire, 6/22/1912.
Engine 15
Engine 26's 1909 International Power Co. steamer, at the Brighton Stockyards Fire, 6/22/1912.
Engine 26
Engine 37's 1896 Amoskeag steamer, at the Brighton Stockyards Fire, 6/22/1912.
Engine 37
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Apparatus
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4/21/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 21.
Engine 21
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 22.
Engine 22
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Fire Companies
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4/16/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 23.
Engine 23
Group photo of the offciers, members and firehouse of Engine Co. 23, at 84 Northampton St., South End, c. 1888.
Group Photographs
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Fire Companies
Personnel
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4/13/2013
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Historical Info
& Photos
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Photo of Engine 23's firehouse, with the curved front door, 84 Northampton St., South End, c. 1886.
Firehouse
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 24.
Engine 24
Action photographs of Department members
Action Photos
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Firehouses
Fire Companies
Personnel
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4/11/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 25.
Engine 25
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Fire Companies
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4/7/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Order # 296, February 18, 1888, establishing Engine Company 33 and Ladder Company 15, and
establishing Running Cards for both companies.
General Order # 296
Ladder 7's 3-horse-drawn ladder truck, at E17/L7 quarters, circa 1898.
Ladder 7
A painting of the firehouse at 941 Boylston St., for the NFPA Centennial, c.1996, courtesy NFPA.
Firehouse
Photo of the 'Last of the new men of the 2-Platoon system (84 hours/week), January, 1947.
Group Photo
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Department Orders
Apparatus
Firehouses
Group Photos
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4/3/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 53.
Engine 53
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Fire Companies
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3/30/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 50.
Engine 50
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 51.
Engine 51
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Fire Companies
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3/28/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Order # 287, August 15, 1887, established Department uniforms for all ranks.
General Order # 287
Department General Order # 323, May 25, 1889, reorganizing from Call to Permanant Status for Ladder 4, Ladder 5, Ladder 12, Hose 7.
General Order # 323
Department General Orders # 350 & 351, May 16, 1891, establishing Engine Companies 38, 39, 40 and Ladder Company 17, and
establishing Running Cards for each new company.
General Orders # 350 & 351
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Department Orders
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3/25/2013
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Photos
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Engine 1's horse-drawn steam pumper, in quarters, circa 1910.
Engine 1
Engine 39's 1993 Emergency-One 'Protector' 1250gpm pumper, circa 2002. Shop #133.
Engine 39
1920 American LaFrance, Type 40, Hose & Chemical Wagon, Spare Rescue, circa 1946. Shop # 328.
Spare # 328
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Apparatus
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3/24/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 48.
Engine 48
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Fire Companies
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3/22/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 49.
Engine 49
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Fire Companies
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3/17/2013
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Photos
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Aftermath photo of the fire at 181-195 Congress Street, Downtown, 5 alarms, 3/9/1950.
Photo
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Fires
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3/16/2013
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Photos
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CORRECTION FROM 3/14/13: The photo of Engine 18's Hose Wagon is actually a 1930 ALF, Shop # 382, circa 1952.
Engine 18's 1930 American LaFrance hose wagon, circa 1952. Shop #382.
Engine 18
An Address delivered by Capt. John S. Damrell (former Chief Engineer, Boston Fire Department) before the Boston Veteran Firemen,
February 2, 1886, on the Great Boston Fire of 1872.
Damrell's Address
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Apparatus
Archives
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3/14/2013
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Photos
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Engine 18's 1926 American LaFrance hose wagon, circa 1948. Shop #352.
Engine 18
Engine 40's 1923 American LaFrance pumper, circa 1925. Shop #157.
Engine 40
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Apparatus
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3/12/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 42.
Engine 42
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Fire Companies
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3/10/2013
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Photos
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Engine 25's 1970 Hahn pumper, colored lime-green, circa 1981. Shop #145.
Engine 25
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Apparatus
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3/9/2013
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Photos
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Engine 1's 1948 Ward LaFrance hose wagon, circa 1960. Shop #307.
Engine 1
Engine 8's 1927 American LaFrance hose wagon, with members, at quarters, circa 1928. Shop #357.
Engine 8
Engine 17's horse-drawn steam engine, in quarters, circa 1900.
Engine 17
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Apparatus
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3/8/2013
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Photos
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Engine 33's 1923 American LaFrance pumper, circa 1945. Shop #162.
Engine 33
Engine 7's 1948 Mack Hose Wagon, frozen at the Plant Shoe Co. Fire, 2/1/1976. Shop #399.
Engine 7
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Apparatus
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3/6/2013
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Photo
Historical Info
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Engine 4's hose wagon in front of quarters on Bulfinch Street, circa 1910.
Engine 4
A circa 1925 brochure produced by the Gamewell Company announcing the opening
of the new Fire Alarm Headquarters (FAO) at 59 Fenway, Back Bay.
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Apparatus
Fire Alarm
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3/3/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Orders, 1967 (January - October).
General Orders (January - October)
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Department Orders
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2/28/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Orders, 1966.
General Orders
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 33.
Engine 33
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Department Orders
Fire Companies
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2/26/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Orders, 1965.
General Orders
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Department Orders
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2/24/2013
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Historical Info
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Department General Orders, August-December, 1964.
General Orders
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 41.
Engine 41
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Department Orders
Fire Companies
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2/22/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 40.
Engine 40
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Fire Companies
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2/17/2013
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Photos
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Photos of the AMTRAK Train Crash at Back Bay Station, December 12, 1990.
Photos
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Fires
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2/12/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 38.
Engine 38
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 39.
Engine 39
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Fire Companies
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2/9/2013
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Historical Info / Photos
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Engraving of the Explosion/Fire at 525 Washington St., Downtown, on May 26, 1875.
Photo
Engine 19's 1891 Clapp & Jones steam engine, in quarters, circa 1900.
Engine 19
Ladder 13's 1890 American LaFrance/Hayes Extension ladder truck, circa 1910.
Ladder 13
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 37.
Engine 37
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Fires
Apparatus
Apparatus
Fire Companies
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2/7/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 32.
Engine 32
Engine 7's 1921 American LaFrance Triple Combination pumper, circa 1921. Shop #146.
Engine 7
Engine 27's 1948 Mack pumper, circa 1952. Shop #195.
Engine 27
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Fire Companies
Apparatus
Apparatus
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2/6/2013
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Photos
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Engine 28's 1948 Ward LaFrance Model 85T pumper, circa 1950. Shop #105.
Engine 28
Engine 39's 1931 American LaFrance Type 212 Hose and Booster Wagon, circa 1950.
Engine 39
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Apparatus
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2/3/2013
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Historical Info
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Fire Alarm System information:
Additional photos of Fire Alarm Boxes and Box Keys:
Fire Alarm Hardware
A Commemeration Plaque for the 1852 Electric Fire Alarm System, placed in 2004.
Early System Design
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Fire Alarm
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1/27/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 28.
Engine 28
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 29.
Engine 29
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 30.
Engine 30
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Fire Companies
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1/22/2013
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Historical Info
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Updated Historic Fire Alarm - Box Series 1700, 1800, 2100, 5100.
1700 Series
1800 Series
2100 Series
5100 Series
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Box Locations
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1/21/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 14.
Engine 14
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Fire Companies
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1/20/2013
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 12.
Engine 12
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 13.
Engine 13
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Fire Companies
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1/17/2013
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Historical Info
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Engine 10 members/apparatus at the ivy-covered firehouse at 127 Mt. Vernon St., Beacon Hill, circa 1890.
Firehouse at 127 Mt. Vernon St., Beacon Hill, circa 1890.
An Admission Ticket for J.S. Damrell (later Chief of Dept.) to the Ball sponsored by
Cataract Engine Co. 4, March 3, 1856.
Admission Ticket
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Firehouses
Boston History Before 1859
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1/14/2013
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Historical Info
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Group photo of District 7 Chief John Grady and members of Engine Co. 22 and Ladder Co. 13, circa 1903.
Group Photos of Department Members
Firehouse, apparatus and members of Engine Co. 22 and Ladder Co. 13 at quarters at 70 Warren Ave., South End, circa 1910.
Firehouse at 70 Warren Ave., South End, circa 1910.
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Personnel
Firehouses
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1/13/2013
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Historical Info
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Updated: 2300 Fire Alarm Box Series
2300 Boxes
Updated: 3700 Fire Alarm Box Series
3700 Boxes
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Fire Alarm Box Locations
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1/11/2013
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Historical Info
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2009 Boston Fire Department General Orders
2009 General Orders
2009 Reference Chart for New Fire Districts
New Fire District Reference Chart 2009
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Department Orders
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1/8/2013
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Correction:
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The photo of Ladder 4's 1884 American LaFrance - Hayes Extension horse-drawn ladder truck, circa 1898, is actually Ladder 13's
1884 American LaFrance - Hayes Extension horse-drawn ladder truck, circa 1899.
Ladder 13
The photo of Engine 12's Engine 12's 1911 Amoskeag steam pumper, circa 1912, actually Engine 12's 1882 Amoskeag steam pumper, circa 1900.
Engine 12
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Apparatus
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1/6/2013
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Photos
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Engine 19's 1869 William Jeffers steam engine, at quarters, circa 1880.
Engine 19
Engine 33's steam pumper & hose wagon, on Mass Ave., Back Bay, circa 1910.
Engine 33
Engine 38's 1926 American LaFrance Type 75 pumper, at quarters, circa 1940.
Engine 38
Ladder 4's 1884 American LaFrance - Hayes Extension horse-drawn ladder truck, circa 1898.
Ladder 4
Ladder 7's 1898 C.T. Holloway horse-drawn ladder truck, circa 1900.
Ladder 7
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Apparatus
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1/3/2013
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the Simpson Drydock Company Fire, off Marginal Street, East Boston, March 23, 1937.
Simpson Drydock Fire
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Fires
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1/2/2013
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the B&M Railroad Warehouse #21 Fire, off Austin Street, Charlestown, June 28, 1930.
B&M Railroad Warehouse #21 Fire
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Fires
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12/27/2012
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Photos
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Engine 2's 1890 Amoskeag steam pumper, circa 1912.
Engine 2
Engine 12's 1911 Amoskeag steam pumper, circa 1912.
Engine 12
Engine 39's 1929 American LaFrance Type 112 hose wagon, at quarters, circa 1945.
Engine 39
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Apparatus
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12/27/2012
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the Old Grist Mill Fire, Charles River Avenue, Charlestown, November 27, 1936.
Old Grist Mill Fire
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Fires
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12/22/2012
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 10.
Engine 10
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 11.
Engine 11
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Fire Companies
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12/20/2012
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the Kelley Peanut Company Fire, 185-187 State Street, Downtown, April 14, 1923.
Kelley Peanut Company Fire
Additional photograph of the Dover Street Bridge Fire, South End/South Boston, October 22, 1953.
Dover Street Bridge Photos
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Fires
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12/19/2012
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Photos
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Several photographs of the Roxbury Crossing Railroad Station Fire, Roxbury, May 14, 1950.
Roxbury Crossing RR Station
Photo of Furniture Manufacturers' Outlet bldg. fire at Causeway & Friend Sts., March 15, 1935.
Photo
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Fires
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12/15/2012
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Historical Info
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Fire Photo: Fire at the Crawford House, Scollay Square, causes a major traffic jam, March 23, 1948.
Scollay Square
Group Photo: Members and apparatus of Engine Company 14, circa 1878.
Engine 14
Fire Story: 3-Alarm fire heavily damaged Curtis Hall, ex-West Roxbury Town Hall.
Curtis Hall Fire
Newspaper Story: Throng Sees Fire Department's Test of High-Pressure Service, December 12, 1921.
Story
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 9.
Engine 9
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General Fire Photos
Group Photographs
Fires
Old Newspaper Articles
Fire Companies
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12/13/2012
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Historical Info
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Photo of Fire Commissioner John I. Fitzgerald, BFD Commissioner, June, 1945 - January, 1946.
Comm. Fitzgerald
Updated Historic Fire Alarm - Box Series 1200, 1600, 1900, 6100.
1200 Series
1600 Series
1900 Series
6100 Series
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Personnel - Commissioners/Chiefs of Dept.
Box Locations
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12/12/2012
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the Central Wharf Fire, off Atlantic Ave., Downtown, November 7, 1933.
Central Wharf Photos
Additional photographs of the Rutherford Avenue Conflagration, Charlestown, September 18, 1941.
Rutherford Ave. Photos
Collection of photographs of the Haymarket Square Fire, Downtown, February 1, 1954.
Haymarket Square Fire Photos
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Fires
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12/7/2012
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Photos
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Collection of photographs of the St. John's Seminary Fire, Brighton, April 8, 1936.
St. John's Seminary Photos
Collection of photographs of the Rutherford Avenue Conflagration, Charlestown, September 18, 1941.
Rutherford Ave. Photos
Two photos of the Dover Street Bridge Fire, South End/South Boston, October 22, 1953.
Dover Street Bridge Photos
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Fires
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12/6/2012
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Historical Info
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Fire Story for the Maverick Square Fire (Luongo's) of November 15, 1942, which caused 6 Line-Of-Duty deaths and many firefighter injuries.
Also includes information on the Memorial Dedication Ceremony held on the 70th Anniversary, November 15, 2012.
Maverick Square Fire
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Fires
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12/5/2012
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Photos
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Ladder 2's 1923 American LaFrance 75' wood aerial ladder truck, in a collision with
a streetcar at Bennington & Marion Sts., East Boston, July 27, 1947. Shop #237.
Ladder 2
Ladder 2's 2007 Emergency One Cyclone II 110ft aerial ladder truck, 11/15/2012. Shop #243.
Ladder 2
The 1869 firehouse at 32 Walnut Street, Dorchester, circa 1936.
32 Walnut St., Dorchester
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Apparatus
Apparatus
Firehouses
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12/2/2012
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 7.
Engine 7
A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 8.
Engine 8
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Fire Companies
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11/28/2012
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Historical Information
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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove (CG) Fire which occurred on the evening November 28, 1942.
The Boston Fire Historical Society is partnering with several other organizations in the creation of the 'Cocoanut Grove Coalition' (CGC).
The purpose of the CGC is perserve the historical record of the fire, its victims, the general public, the firefighting community and
contribute to the study of local history.
The CGC has developed a website
cocoanutgrovefire.org
, which is designed to be 'single source' for all aspects of the CG Fire.
Other organizations contributing to the CGC are:
- National Fire Protection Association
- Boston Public Library
- Boston Fire Department
- Boston Fire Museum
- City of Boston Archives
- Massachusetts General Hospital
The CGC encourages anyone who has a 'story to tell', documents, photographs, or other historical information or artifacts, to please contact
the CGC on the web at Contact the CGC, by email at
cocanutgrovefire@nfpa.org, or by phone to 617-984-7445.
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Cocoanut Grove Special Section
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11/27/2012
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Historical Info
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Photos of the 5-Alarm Fire on 7/20/1978 at 179-181 Salem St., North End, which threatened the Old North Church.
Salem Street Fire
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Fires
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11/21/2012
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Ceremony
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The Maverick Square Fire Memorial Dedication Ceremony Program, for the event held on November 15, 2012.
Dedication Ceremony Program
Links to 3 media outlets that covered the Dedication Ceremony.
NECN - New England Cable News.
WBUR Radio, 90.9FM
WBZ Radio, 1030AM
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Fires
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11/20/2012
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Historical Info
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Revised Historic Fire Alarm - 5200 Series Boxes.
5200 Box Series
Revised Historic Fire Alarm - 6100 Series Boxes.
6100 Box Series
Updated Modern History of Engine 6.
Engine 6
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Fire Alarm Box Locations
Fire Companies
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11/15/2012
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 5.
Engine 5
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Fire Companies
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11/13/2012
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Events
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On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 7PM, author and Boston Fire Historical Society Vice President Stephanie Schorow will give a Lecture
at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, on the Cocoanut Grove Fire, which occurred 70 years ago.
See the EVENTS section for more information
On Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12 Noon, a memorial dedication ceremony for 6 Boston firefighters lost at the Maverick Square Fire
of November 15, 1942, will be held at 20 Maverick Square, East Boston, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary.
Press Release announcing the Memorial Dedication Ceremony on 11/15/2012.
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Events
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11/10/2012
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Historical Info
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A chronological record of the modern history of Engine Company 4.
Engine 4
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Fire Companies
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11/4/2012
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Photos
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Engine 21's Engine 21's 1870 Amoskeag steamer, CN# 350, with a 1916 Christie front-drive tractor, Shop #110T, circa 1920.
Engine 21
Engine 36's 1917 Seagrave Hose & Chemical Wagon, at the North Station Fire, 1/18/1920. Shop #319.
Engine 36
Engine 38's 1897 Amoskeag self-propelled steamer, backing into quarters, circa 1919.
Engine 38
Engine 39's steamer & hose wagon on rail cars at North Station to travel to Salem on Mutual Aid, Great
Salem Fire, 6/25/1914.
Engine 39
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Apparatus
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11/1/2012
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Historical Information
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A newspaper story in the October 31, 2012 edition of the Boston Globe recounted the story of the Cocoanut Grove Fire on
November 28, 1942. The story also coincided with the release, by the Boston Police Department Archives, of a collection
of Witness Statements. The statements were given to Boston Police officials at various locations, including BPD Headquarters,
BPD Division 4, Boston City Hospital, and other locations. The statements were taken starting on Sunday, November 29, 1942.
The statements are contained in three volumes.
Link to the Boston Globe newspaper story
Link to the Boston Police Department Press Release
Link to the Three Volumes of Witness Statements
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Cocoanut Grove Special Section
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