Boston Fire Department

[Frank B]

A Vintage photo

unknown photographer.

E-3 Seagrave

[Frank B]

Boston 1947 Mack L hose wagon E-25

Dick Adelman

[Frank B]

1950's Mack L E-10

Dick Adelman photo

[yelrowekim]

[quote name='Frank B' date='30 September 2010 - 06:13 PM' timestamp='1285883608' post='405358']

Boston MA 1968 Seagrave Diamond Reo tractor.

Unknown photographer



What happened to the Seagrave chassis?

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It was worn out... they bought a few reo tractors and repowered a few of the Seagrave and ALF tillers with them...

[Guest]

Boston Engine 37 2010 KME Predator 1250/500

[DCpsychwardFD]

[quote name='eddiemo08' timestamp='1295304887' post='420982']

Boston Engine 37 2010 KME Predator 1250/500





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I thought I liked these new KME's but I'm torn. I'm glad they finally got new apparatus, but it just doesn't look Boston-ish for some reason. Maybe it is because the front of the cab is so plain and lacking any Boston custom work.

[recoveringspark]

[quote name='DCpsychwardFD' timestamp='1295485063' post='421274']

I thought I liked these new KME's but I'm torn. I'm glad they finally got new apparatus, but it just doesn't look Boston-ish for some reason. Maybe it is because the front of the cab is so plain and lacking any Boston custom work.

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Roy, when are DCFD new Pierces expected?

[DCpsychwardFD]

[quote name='recoveringspark' timestamp='1295489848' post='421288']

Roy, when are DCFD new Pierces expected?

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We have 6 Pierce Engines that are rumored to be in production, or near completion. We have not heard any solid details yet on them, or where they will be assigned. The specs on them are slightly different from our current Seagraves. The Seagraves are the most user friendly wagons I have ever worked on. We also have 2 new Seagrave TDA's and 2 Seagrave refurb TDA's with new tractors in the works.

[recoveringspark]

[quote name='DCpsychwardFD' timestamp='1295534317' post='421345']

We have 6 Pierce Engines that are rumored to be in production, or near completion. We have not heard any solid details yet on them, or where they will be assigned. The specs on them are slightly different from our current Seagraves. The Seagraves are the most user friendly wagons I have ever worked on. We also have 2 new Seagrave TDA's and 2 Seagrave refurb TDA's with new tractors in the works.

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Thanks for the info, I love the look of the DCFD Seagraves, too bad they aren't bidding anymore.

[DCpsychwardFD]

[quote name='recoveringspark' timestamp='1295534722' post='421348']

Thanks for the info, I love the look of the DCFD Seagraves, too bad they aren't bidding anymore.

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We are all hoping they bid on our next purchase.



Has Boston stopped allowing the members to customize the apparatus a little?

[fyrfoto]

[quote name='DCpsychwardFD' timestamp='1295485063' post='421274']

I thought I liked these new KME's but I'm torn. I'm glad they finally got new apparatus, but it just doesn't look Boston-ish for some reason. Maybe it is because the front of the cab is so plain and lacking any Boston custom work.

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Maybe it's because it doesn't have any damage yet?

[Guest]

From Massfiretrucks.com......Boston E-54



   

[msm618]

[quote name='firetrucke4' timestamp='1298951117' post='427407']

From Massfiretrucks.com......Boston E-54







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Curious - is this the first "bought new" rig for the Brigade?

[Guest]

[quote name='Frank B' timestamp='1285883852' post='405359']

A Vintage photo

unknown photographer.

E-3 Seagrave

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Is that Billy Noonsn and Terry Koen on the deck gun?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

[quote name='Mike Mynahan' timestamp='1299025612' post='427563']

Curious - is this the first "bought new" rig for the Brigade?

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I want to say yes, but will verify over the next couple of days.

[yelrowekim]

[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' timestamp='1299040839' post='427596']

I want to say yes, but will verify over the next couple of days.

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skip..would the tanker count that they had...(Late 40's early 50's)it was part of 54,was black when it first showed up and was painted red at some point.. Then there was the 50's ward that said long island hospital on the hood... The past few have been the ford e one's...prior to them I remember a Ford Sutphen (with the two big guns)and a Ward (4 door) before the ford sutphen...

[recoveringspark]

[quote name='yelrowekim' timestamp='1299042106' post='427598']

skip..would the tanker count that they had...(Late 40's early 50's)it was part of 54,was black when it first showed up and was painted red at some point.. Then there was the 50's ward that said long island hospital on the hood... The past few have been the ford e one's...prior to them I remember a Ford Sutphen (with the two big guns)and a Ward (4 door) before the ford sutphen...

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According to Boston Fire Historical Society the 1945 Ward was only assigned to E54 from 45-72. The 1976 Ward was a hand me down from E17 and the Ford/Sutphen was former E4.

[yelrowekim]

[quote name='recoveringspark' timestamp='1299063265' post='427602']

According to Boston Fire Historical Society the 1945 Ward was only assigned to E54 from 45-72. The 1976 Ward was a hand me down from E17 and the Ford/Sutphen was former E4.

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Brian is the 1945 ward still down the shops?

[recoveringspark]

[quote name='yelrowekim' timestamp='1299078423' post='427617']

Brian is the 1945 ward still down the shops?

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There is an old Ward at 48/28 in the third bay upstairs. I am assuming that is it, but can't remembered if it is lettered.

[Guest]

I've been searching and all I can find are snippets about the Boston Fire Brigade / Engine 54.



Can anybody give me the run down about them (Staffing, equipment, run cards, etc.)?