Boston Fire Department

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Boston's Tower 1 sitting in the shop. Taken around 1990.

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Boston's Ladder 6 sitting in the shop. Taken around 1990.

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Tower Ladder 2 has reverted back to being an aerial ladder company, their old rig was sent to Ladder 3 to replace the old tower.

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[quote name='efin98' post='99238' date='Apr 18 2007, 18:08 ']Tower Ladder 2 has reverted back to being an aerial ladder company, their old rig was sent to Ladder 3 to replace the old tower.[/quote]



That VERY interesting as Commissioner Fraser stated that it would be TL17 going to TL3. However I spoke to a member of L2 last night & they were told that the new rig will be in around September or October. They'll be using Ladder 7's old piece in the interim. Oh, and BTW, nice pic!

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[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' post='99253' date='Apr 18 2007, 19:26 ']That VERY interesting as Commissioner Fraser stated that it would be TL17 going to TL3. However I spoke to a member of L2 last night & they were told that the new rig will be in around September or October. They'll be using Ladder 7's old piece in the interim. Oh, and BTW, nice pic![/quote]



Easier to change the numbers on both rigs and TL2 probably had less wear and tear on it...

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Ladder 15's 2004 Pierce when it was brand new

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Ladder 18 likewise

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Two pieces of the Decon Unit



   



   

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Engine 16

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Engine 39

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Engine 32s 2003 All Wheel Steer Pierce

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Engine 2s 2004 CAFS Pierce Pump

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Ladder 19 shot same day

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[quote name='efin98' post='99269' date='Apr 18 2007, 20:27 ']Easier to change the numbers on both rigs and TL2 probably had less wear and tear on it...[/quote]



The fact that TL17 needs $35,000 worth of body repairs may have played a small role as well. In that area, they hit everything but the Lottery in it! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Skip do BFD firehouses have internet?



Also what is the status of L 15's Pierce?

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[quote name='Lime Guy' post='99833' date='Apr 20 2007, 09:36 ']Skip do BFD firehouses have internet?



Also what is the status of L 15's Pierce?[/quote]



Yes, the department computers have internet access, but it is VERY slow due to the computers being old. We have a DSL wireless router installed in our house the the members paid for along with 2 Dell PC's that we bought for our own use. The city is in the process of running fiber-optic lines to every firehouse in the city to tie into the city's network which should make a big difference, along with the promised new computers & fax machines.



Ladder 15's piece is still OOS as far as I know, no timetable on it's return.

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Any body notice the illegal blue light on the Decon truck?

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[quote name='Lime Guy' post='99859' date='Apr 20 2007, 11:25 ']Any body notice the illegal blue light on the Decon truck?[/quote]



I've noticed several blue lights on several pieces. What makes it illegal?

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[quote name='Lime Guy' post='99859' date='Apr 20 2007, 12:25 ']Any body notice the illegal blue light on the Decon truck?[/quote]



It looks like the same blue light on the rear of Engines 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 32, 33, 37, 42, 51 & 52. Ladders 1, 3, 15, 17 & 18 among others. But further research indicates that John is technically correct. Mass General Laws (MGL) Chapter 90, Section 7E allows fire apparatus to use blue lights on the rig as long as it is in the opposite direction as the vehicle is travelling (ie the back of the rig). Police vehicles are similarly prohibited from using red lights unless they are used in the same manner. Fines are no less then $100 and no more then $300. Good eye John.

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Teh Northeastern University Police taught me well. That said, mu understanding is that you can request a waiver to this.