There is also a big misconception of Boston, and the Metrofire district. Boston has 22 truck companies and after realignment, 2 of those will be towers, which is just under 10%. The area that Metrofire comprises is probably about the same size as the City of New York, if not a little smaller. If needed, Cambridge has a tower ladder and Brookline has a Bronto, both just feet from the Boston line. Newton, Somerville, Watertown and Medford also have towers that can be in the city within a few minutes , and Waltham and Lynn have towers that are all part of the mutual aid agreement. If needed for special call, there are at least 10 towers available (I'm sure I missed some), which gives a bit more flexibility to a chief officer on a scene, should the need arise for additional towers.
OK, here are the ones I missed: Burlington, Chelsea, Massport (actually in the city), Randolph and Wellesley. This makes a total of 15 front line towers, and I'm sure there are some spares (the Medford Aerialscope comes to mind)
OK, here are the ones I missed: Burlington, Chelsea, Massport (actually in the city), Randolph and Wellesley. This makes a total of 15 front line towers, and I'm sure there are some spares (the Medford Aerialscope comes to mind)