The Boston Fire Department consists of 2 divisions, 11 districts, 33 engine companies, 19 ladder companies, 2 heavy rescues, 2 brush units, 2 tunnel rescue units, a marine unit, 3 tower ladders, a haz-mat unit, a collapse unit, a mobile command post, a tactical communications unit, and several other special units.
The Boston Update column reports on new apparatus deliveries and assignments, re-assignments, and refurbished apparatus operated by the Boston Fire Department.
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The first issue of Fire Apparatus Journal was published in June of 1984. What started out as a small black and white publication has become the best source in the fire service for color apparatus photography, as well as the most informative source for news of the country's biggest departments, and the latest apparatus trends throughout the entire country. We invite you to browse through our site and learn about our unique publication.
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