Overhaul of troubled Boston FD fleet called 'abject failure'

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The city made changes to the fleet maintenance division after the tragic crash in 2009 that killed Lt. Kevin Kelley. At that time the engines and ladders were not being maintained and were in very poor condition.

 

Now 5 Investigates has learned that the condition of the fleet is not any better and could be worse, and Boston Police are investigating possible corruption in the Fire Department.

 

In January 2009, Ladder 26 barreled down a hill, plowing through a major intersection with no brakes. The truck slammed into a building, killing Kelley and injuring two firefighters.

 

Investigators found brake failure caused by improper maintenance was partly to blame, and the accident exposed major flaws in the department's vehicle maintenance program, flaws that put the safety of firefighters and the public at risk.

 

 

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