Firefighting History
With Engine 18’s motorized pumper out of service due to fuel line issues, the department gathered hay, straw, oats and cordwood to place a steamer in service
The dangers associated with hoarding conditions are the same whether you call it “heavy clutter,” “Collyer Mansion conditions” or “hoarder house”
Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations
One firefighter fell through the basement floor, but was not injured; 20 years ago three firefighters died after being trapped in the basement
Capt. Maggio: “We found a ton of artifacts in the attic ... we plan to bring them back and decorate the building with them.”
If we fail to apply the lessons from the past, we are doomed to learn them again — the hard way
Trying to predict the future of the fire service is inviting failure, unless you hold the knowledge and understanding of where we are today and how we got here
Fire Chief Gerard Dio said the men’s deaths have inspired new research on safer firefighting technology and practices
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
Fallen Boston firefighter Michael Kennedy’s mother founded the Last Call Foundation, which is funding research into fireproof hoses
Family members accepted the award on behalf of firefighter Michael R. Kennedy and Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr.
From Chief Billy Goldfeder’s book of essays, comes this tale of a first fire and a life of learning
Had ignition gone as planned, people would have seen the floating structures burn away to reveal images of the city’s flag, firefighters’ ladders and a skyscraper
Hero Fund America founder said he wanted to recognize those who ran into smoke and bombs after Boston Marathon bombings
D&J Iron Works did not follow proper precautions when it set the March fire that killed Firefighter Kennedy and Lt. Walsh
The relationship between the two departments began in the Civil War after sending a modern hose carriage to a department in need
The 1-ton and half-ton bells were used to notify volunteer firefighters between 1895 and 1923
Most states accept military firefighting certifications, some with additional training requirements; here’s why those states that don’t should
Key historical markers in the fire service are outlined in an important book, as is a path for a better volunteer firefighter future
The fire department will ring a bell and call out the names of the nine firefighters who died battling the Sofa Super Store fire
Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries
The report says the firefighters are not to blame, but were victims of a “systemic deficiency in ... training and preparation”
Officials will meet with West residents to present the findings of their line-of-duty report examining the deaths of the responders who were killed in the blast
Giuseppe Falcone said he wasn’t performing welding at a building next door when the March 26 fire erupted
“It is imperative that people learn from the tragedy at West,” CSB Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso said
Hazardous chemicals can still be stored in flammable containers and firefighters still aren’t required to train how to fight such fires
“Now the marathon means that much more to everybody in this house. Now guys are truly honored to participate in it,” firefighter Chris Dunn said
A moment of silence at 7:51 p.m. marked the exact time of the leveling blast in a town that is recovering but still has a long way to go
A dozen responders were among those killed in the April 17, 2013 blast
A man behaving suspiciously near the finish line dropped a backpack containing a rice cooker; he was charged with possession of a hoax device and disturbing the peace
“We were there in Boston where they just recently had a tragedy. It was a little token of our appreciation. The least we could do was pick up their dinner,” pitcher Kyle Lohse said
“This contract was pretty much done before the tragedy...we delayed it a couple weeks because of the fact of what happened with the loss of the two firefighters,” Mayor Martin Walsh said
“He’d be happy about it, that they’re out here helping me,” Becky Calvin said
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