If they decide to go forward without tapping the boxes over Channel 1, but using the Box System for building fires, I would be okay with that. I would like to see them use the new system, which relies on GPS based distances, to write up all new running cards that make more sense. Using my own company as an example, 9-1712 for 57 Norfolk Ave in Roxbury on August 21, 2010, Ladder 14 covered Ladder 26 on the 2nd Alarm (Ladder 26 to the fire on the 2nd) and died there. Meanwhile, at 3-2937 for 32 Lagrange St in West Roxbury on June 4, 2014, we responded directly to the fire from quarters on the 2nd Alarm! A distance of over SEVEN miles! There's PLENTY of other examples out there, I can only use my personal experiences here. Based on discussions I've had with people that would know, this remains a work in progress.
FF Sean 'Skip' Olson
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
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