[quote name='firepost' post='95351' date='Apr 7 2007, 15:15 ']I had read that story also, a few months ago on the website saying that Tower Ladder 2 and 17's rigs were going to be reassigned to Tower Ladders 3 and 10 as TL's 3 and 10's regular rigs are in bad shape if not out of service altogether.
It's a shame to hear that Boston's Tower Ladder fleet is being reduced by one half (from 4 to 2) as the two Midmounts were just added to the Fleet within the last few years. Having two Tower Ladders in service is at least better then having only one for the entire city like you had for over twenty years. Firepost <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tower.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Commissioner Fraser stated that TL17's Pierce MidMount will be reassigned to TL3 as soon as a replacement truck can be found for 17. TL3's rig sustained close to $40,000 worth of damage in a collision with a Boston EMS Ambulance as they were leaving quarters. The cost, coupled with the age of the piece (1992) make it impractical to fix. The spare Tower, a 1985 model, blew it's engine from what I was told and will also not be repaired for the same reasons stated above. The rumor regarding TL2 is just that, a rumor, at least until a new truck is delivered to them or someone comes out and states it as fact. It IS true that we have put out for bid 2 ladder trucks, I've been told that they will be 110' E\-One Rearmounts and I've also been told that there is money set aside to purchase up to 5 more, something we SORELY need. I'm not going to argue the benefits of a Tower Ladder, but in many parts of the city they are impractical which is why we didn't have them for many years. The size, coupled with the tight narrow streets found in many of the city's neighborhoods makes them an unwise choice. There is a rumor that 2 of our downtown trucks will be reverting back to TDA's due to the tightness of their first alarm response area. Like everything else in the fire service, what works for one municipality, doesn't necessarily work for another. This is the case with Tower Ladders & Boston. One for each Division works just fine.
It's a shame to hear that Boston's Tower Ladder fleet is being reduced by one half (from 4 to 2) as the two Midmounts were just added to the Fleet within the last few years. Having two Tower Ladders in service is at least better then having only one for the entire city like you had for over twenty years. Firepost <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tower.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> [/quote]Commissioner Fraser stated that TL17's Pierce MidMount will be reassigned to TL3 as soon as a replacement truck can be found for 17. TL3's rig sustained close to $40,000 worth of damage in a collision with a Boston EMS Ambulance as they were leaving quarters. The cost, coupled with the age of the piece (1992) make it impractical to fix. The spare Tower, a 1985 model, blew it's engine from what I was told and will also not be repaired for the same reasons stated above. The rumor regarding TL2 is just that, a rumor, at least until a new truck is delivered to them or someone comes out and states it as fact. It IS true that we have put out for bid 2 ladder trucks, I've been told that they will be 110' E\-One Rearmounts and I've also been told that there is money set aside to purchase up to 5 more, something we SORELY need. I'm not going to argue the benefits of a Tower Ladder, but in many parts of the city they are impractical which is why we didn't have them for many years. The size, coupled with the tight narrow streets found in many of the city's neighborhoods makes them an unwise choice. There is a rumor that 2 of our downtown trucks will be reverting back to TDA's due to the tightness of their first alarm response area. Like everything else in the fire service, what works for one municipality, doesn't necessarily work for another. This is the case with Tower Ladders & Boston. One for each Division works just fine.
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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