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Cool. So the rigs will replace Engine 5, Engine 6, and Ladder 3. Interesting indeed. Also, I wonder why the lettering is "Engine E-5", rather than just "Engine 5" or "E-5".

Correct. Boston's E-One sticks on single-axle chassis are 100'-110'. Now, however, the new E-One sticks have duel-axles in the rear to support the weight of the ladder. Correct me if I'm wrong, and maybe someone can clarify this, but I think all apparatus mfg.'s aren't allowed to make aerial ladders 100' or over noew without duel-axles in the rear of the truck for some reason or another. In Boston, the only ladders with single-axles anymore are Ladder 14, Ladder 19, Ladder 23, Ladder 25(Refurb.), and Ladder 29. The Pierce sticks are 100' RMA's mounted on duel-axle chassis. Boston's mid-mount towers are 95' and their rear-mount tower(Tower Ladder 10) is 85'.

Wow, classic indeed. I'm guessing that the top video's from the early '60's, possibly '61. I never knew about the basket on the outside of the ladder the guys used as opposed to climbing it. As for the second video, it looks like it's from either the '20's or '30's. Great videos and a great find!

Date: 09-06-11 Time: 14:10hrs.(Approx.) Area: East Side Location: 1300th Blk. E. Main St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Rainy Description Of Incident: Ladder 10 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the 1st floor of a 3-story 50x20 wood-frame OMD w/heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder 5 s/c to scene due to mechanical issues w/Ladder 6. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 10, Engine 6, Engine 1, Engine 15(R.I.T.) Ladder 10, Ladder 6, Ladder 5(S/C) Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Deputy 3 Training 4(Safety) 14:13hrs. - Battalion 2 requesting a Safety Officer to scene in place of Safety Officer 1. Training 4 added to the Box. 14:15hrs. - Battalion 2 taking command and confirming fire on the 1st floor of a 3-frame w/smoke showing from the 2nd. 14:27hrs. - BFD Maintenance Div. requested for mechanical issues w/Ladder 6. Ladder 5 s/c to scene in place of Ladder 6. 14:41hrs. - Recall of Alarm. Command placing fire u/c. Companies remaining on scene for overhaul. Relocations: Engine 3/Ladder 11 to Engine 1/Ladder 5

Awesome! Does anyone know what rigs they will be replacing?

Rest in Peace men.

Nice grab Ladder 16! That looked like a real job!

I think all three rigs are complete. Maybe someone can clarify a due date as to when they will arive in The Vern.

Date: 09-05-11 Time: 02:42hrs. Box: 1593 Area: Fenway Location: 90 Westland Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Boston Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Fire on the 1st floor, rear w/extension to all floors and roof of a 6-story brick OMD w/storefronts on 1st floor. Command reporting roof fully-involved. Numerous L/S/O's w/ladder companies opening up. 4 & 2 S/C. on the 3rd Alarm(1 & 1 for R.I.T.). All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; BEMS Box Assignment: Engine 33, Engine 37, Engine 22 Ladder 15, Ladder 26 Rescue 2 District 4(Ops.) R.I.T. Assignment: Engine 14(R.I.T.) Ladder 14(R.I.T.) District 3(R.I.T.) W25(Rehab. Unit) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 3, Engine 41 Tower Ladder 17, Tower Ladder 10, Tower Ladder 3 District 6, District 7(Act.) Division 2(C7-DC-Comm.) H1(Safety Officer) 3rd Alarm Assignment: Engine 32, Engine 42, Engine 10(S/C-R.I.T.), Engine 53(S/C), Engine 5(S/C) Ladder 4, Ladder 1(S/C-R.I.T.) X1(EMS Div. DC) 02:42hrs. - Assignment for Box 1593 transmitted by Fire Alarm for Hemenway St. x Norway St. Companies found fire at 90 Westland Ave. 02:44hrs. - R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment transmitted by Fire Alarm. 02:46hrs. - 2nd Alarm transmitted by District 4. 02:49hrs. - 3rd Alarm transmitted by District 4. 02:52hrs. - 1 & 1 S/C for R.I.T. on the 3rd Alarm by District 4. 04:01hrs. - 1 Engine S/C by Division 2(C7-DC). 04:17hrs. - 1 Engine S/C by Division 2(C7-DC). 06:26hrs. - All Companies Out. Command terminating detail. Boston Herald Article

No, the tiller will become Ladder 21 and the new tower will become Tower Ladder 20. Originally, up until 2008, Ladder 21 was a 1976 Seagrave 100' stick, and the tiller was Ladder 20.

Date: 09-05-11 Time: 04:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Stratfield Location: 50 Chatham Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Fairfield Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s reporting a Working Fire in a 2-story wood-frame vacant P/D w/fire through the roof. Numerous L/S/O's w/ladder companies opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FFD; FPD; AMR Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 5 Ladder 2, Ladder 1 Car 3(AC-Shift Commander) CT Post Article

Date: 08-31-11 Time: 03:20hrs.(Approx.) Area: Lake Forest Location: 424 Frenchtown Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/a fully-involved 1.5-story wood-frame commercial building. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 12, Engine 16(Quint), Engine 15, Engine 1(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 10 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Deputy 2 Safety Officer 1 CT Post Article

Date: 08-30-11 Time: 00:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: West Side Location: 56 Cherry St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Warm and Sunny Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s reporting smoke showing from the 1st floor of a 3-story vacant factory. 3 L/S/O's w/ladder companies opening up. Origianlly reported as a vacant factory fire by BPD. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 7, Engine 1(R.I.T.) Ladder 11, Ladder 5 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Safety Officer 1

Nice shots Seth!

Just saying, but I wouldn't risk driving in the middle of this thing to get to the firehouse(even though I live about a minute away) if Irene's going to be as bad as they say it will be. Wouldn't want to get stuck out there. On a side note, and I think I speak for everyone, for every member who's living and/or working this weekend and into next week in Irene's path, stay safe!

Nice shots! Good to see Port Chester getting some work!

Nice job!

Date: 08-23-11 Time: 12:50hrs.(Approx.) Area: Coleytown Location: 88 North Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Westport Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 6 o/s reporting heavy smoke showing from the loading dock, "B" side of a 2-story middle school. Command reporting pile of trash, debris, and computers burning near a propane tank. 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Companies performing overhaul. No injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD, Fairfield FD(M/A); WPD Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 5, Engine 2, Engine 4(S/C) Truck 1 Car 3(Shift Commander) CT Post Article

I also live in the area affected, but have not felt anything. However, I did hear about the Tennis Center in New Haven.

Date: 08-22-11 Time: 16:52hrs. Area: Boston Avenue Location: 49 Weber Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/smoke showing from the eves of a 2-story wood-frame P/D. Command reporting a Working Fire on the 2nd floor. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Companies performing overhaul w/Command holding 2 and 1 w/Rescue 5. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 10, Engine 1, Engine 15(R.I.T.) Ladder 6, Ladder 10 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Safety Officer 1

Sounds like a very good deal. I purchased the Code 3 FDNY Squad 18 online a few years back and just that one truck cost me nearly twice as much. It is sad to hear that Code 3 is folding, but it was a great run. I have noticed that in the last few years, the models don't seem to have the craftsmanship and detail as some of the older models, which could have been a sign that the company was going under. Anyhow, I'm happy with my own collection, and hopefully, I'll still be able to find some at Code 3 stores and musters. Farewell Code 3.

Nice shots! I really like the Chevrons on the back of Engine 4! I was just up in Boston two days ago, but forgot my camera.

Date: 08-20-11 Time: 14:29hrs. Area: South End Location: 59 Priscilla Ln.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/fire on the 1st floor, "C" side of a 2-story wood-frame duplex-style OMD. Originally reported to be a possible kitchen fire. 1 L/S/O w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD, Milford FD(M/A - Engine 4); SPD; SEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 3 Ladder 1 Car 3(AC-Shift Commander) Working Fire Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 2

Date: 08-20-11 Time: 14:20hrs.(Approx.) Area: Hollow Location: 4 Madison Ct.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Ladder 5 o/s reporting heavy-fire on the 3rd floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. Battalion 1 o/s using All-Hands. 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder companies opening up via extension ladders. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR; UI(United Illuminating) Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 10(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 11 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Safety Officer 1 14:27hrs. - Command reporting bulk of fire is k/d. CT Post Article w/Video

It's disgusting how and where some people live, and a potential nightmare for emergency workers going to help these people. Like as you mentioned, SOUSGT, about some working conditions, you never know what your up against when you get to the scene of an emergency. Many homes and apartments are nice, but many are not, to put it bluntly. Another thing this whole issue brings to mind are the times I've seen hospital workers out in public with their scrubs on. Not to knock any hospital personnel, or start an argument. This may sound ignorant, and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I would think that being in hospital(especially ER) environments, it seems to me that scrubs used in hospitals by hospital personnel should remain thein the hospital.