Just a bit of trivia for anyone who cares. Here in Boston there are 3 main tunnels to cross under Boston Harbor to East Boston (which is part of the city, not a separate city and where Logan International Airport is located) which are east/west tunnels, and one long tunnel running north and south (I-93) under downtown. You will notice going through the tunnels the stripes are either maroon or blue. If the stripes are maroon you are under ground, if the stripes are blue, you are underwater. No big deal, just thought you might like to know.
I never noticed that before, very interesting! Though looking a bit closer (via Google Maps of course), it seems that the blue stripe is there at all times, even when it's not currently underwater (such as around Exit 25 on the Pike). That would have been really cool of them to do!
All Box Alarms in the City of Boston are transmitted over the radio. The beeping sound you hear is the number of the box being transmitted. In this case it is Box 6151. In the video a 2nd Alarm is being transmitted so you hear 2 beeps followed by the box number. The transmission is repeated so you hear it two times.
I buffed this company back in the late 1980s. Cab was a 1977 Ford C. A crew of four and one. Was friends with a "spark" who worked in the MDC. He hooked me up. They ran out of Oliver Street ( Fort Hill Square). Did twelve runs one summer Saturday night.
in the beginning of the video you hear box 6224 come in which is East Boston towards Revere end then you heard a second alarm on 6151 which is still East Boston in the Maverick Square area which box did they respond to
@@jck1794 look here weaking arm chair firefighter...I know and agree with you but apparently you don't run a lot of calls or fires a yr...let the Jake's be Jake's.
Andre, for the most part here in Boston units are assigned on the box, not necessarily by what type of unit it is or what the emergency is. This particular fire was in East Boston which is across Boston Harbor from where Rescue 1 is located. Rescue 1 is housed in the downtown main fire station with Engine 10 and Tower Ladder 3. It may be (and I don't know for sure) that on this particular box the rescue is not assigned until it goes to 3 alarms. There are for all intents and purposes only 2 rescues in Boston. Rescue 1 pretty much covers downtown, East Boston, the North End and the Back Bay areas. I would imagine how they are assigned on each box depends on how far away they will be as once they are assigned, there is only one other rescue in the city. That is my best educated guess.
Cause it ain't DC that's why...things are done different in different depts.DCFD ...we run on fireground and are aggressive like Boston and other depts. Some don't , some the squads are not on the initial box some are.
It seems that they did go on the box, as the second alarm went out as they were responding. I think the title refers to the fire ultimately escalating to 3 alarms
Ok people... technically you are all correct. The fire academy and every safety protocol known to man says you should put on your mask in heavy smoke conditions or when entering the fire building. But there is the book way, and the real life way. These are metropolitan firefighters. They aren't fighting two or three story homes on a daily basis. They are dealing with high rises, multi story commercials etc. If they put on their mask every time they go in, they will be out of air before they get to the fire. They just operate that way. So does FDNY, Chicago, Albany, Detroit, etc. So take solace in knowing you are technically correct, but until you are working in their boots, STFU. They have more time sitting in the can reading the paper than the vast majority of you have in firefighting. If you don't like it, don't watch. If you just need to be that right all the time, then you need to spend more time in real life and less time with your Xbox.
I don't care how experienced these guys are, being INSIDE the fire room while it's still puffing out smoke and not being on air is extremely stupid. You can legit die from one single exposure like this, it happened in my town.
I can tell by this comment you have ZERO knowledge of how to fight a high rise fire or anything about the job in general. There is a reason why boston is the leader in firefighter cancer awareness and training for the whole nation. They know they have a bad tradition and they’re trying to fix it. If there’s smoke your on air. There is no excuse
Just a bit of trivia for anyone who cares. Here in Boston there are 3 main tunnels to cross under Boston Harbor to East Boston (which is part of the city, not a separate city and where Logan International Airport is located) which are east/west tunnels, and one long tunnel running north and south (I-93) under downtown. You will notice going through the tunnels the stripes are either maroon or blue. If the stripes are maroon you are under ground, if the stripes are blue, you are underwater. No big deal, just thought you might like to know.
That’s astounding
Yeah I got stuck in traffic in one of those tunnels.
I never noticed that before, very interesting!
Though looking a bit closer (via Google Maps of course), it seems that the blue stripe is there at all times, even when it's not currently underwater (such as around Exit 25 on the Pike). That would have been really cool of them to do!
Great! I'll use that on "Jeopardy".
Who knew?
All Box Alarms in the City of Boston are transmitted over the radio. The beeping sound you hear is the number of the box being transmitted. In this case it is Box 6151. In the video a 2nd Alarm is being transmitted so you hear 2 beeps followed by the box number. The transmission is repeated so you hear it two times.
Sweet video, I absolutely LOVE how great of a job Pierce did with this rig. Thank you!
They run with a KME now. Junk (strictly my opinion). Maybe that will be replaced by an E-One.
I buffed this company back in the late 1980s. Cab was a 1977 Ford C. A crew of four and one. Was friends with a "spark" who worked in the MDC. He hooked me up. They ran out of Oliver Street ( Fort Hill Square). Did twelve runs one summer Saturday night.
1:33 No mask. Such a Boston thing to do haha
I never knew that Boston Fire Department only wore air packs as more dead weight to carry around on scene.
Ahhh haaa weak ass ...not funny.
honestly guys, if you dont want to wear your scba mask just wear one for your friends and family.
And the rest of us paying into insurance companies, who will end up covering their cancer and lung ailments.
Love that Boston still uses real air sirens not the electronic crap like NYC.
I love that they still are running Mars 888's on the front of the rig.
in the beginning of the video you hear box 6224 come in which is East Boston towards Revere end then you heard a second alarm on 6151 which is still East Boston in the Maverick Square area which box did they respond to
So many keyboard firefighters on here!
Yes, they all graduated from the You tube Fire Academy.
I am a real fire fighter and Boston should be a safety leader. This is 2017 not 1660s
it's legit common sense to be on air INSIDE THE FIRE ROOM. Unless you legit want lung cancer.
@@jck1794 look here weaking arm chair firefighter...I know and agree with you but apparently you don't run a lot of calls or fires a yr...let the Jake's be Jake's.
@@mightsnow3654 real where?😏
were are your mask and scba especially inside the building omg
I was thinking the same thing. So much for life saving equipment. Some take life for granted.
Just do your job
Good job! congratulations
Is the radio recording delayed? When theyre on scene it says ladder 21 responding but they stage to the rear of ladder 21
Why is the squad responding on the 3rd alarm instead of the 1st alarm?
Andre, for the most part here in Boston units are assigned on the box, not necessarily by what type of unit it is or what the emergency is. This particular fire was in East Boston which is across Boston Harbor from where Rescue 1 is located. Rescue 1 is housed in the downtown main fire station with Engine 10 and Tower Ladder 3. It may be (and I don't know for sure) that on this particular box the rescue is not assigned until it goes to 3 alarms. There are for all intents and purposes only 2 rescues in Boston. Rescue 1 pretty much covers downtown, East Boston, the North End and the Back Bay areas. I would imagine how they are assigned on each box depends on how far away they will be as once they are assigned, there is only one other rescue in the city. That is my best educated guess.
Cause it ain't DC that's why...things are done different in different depts.DCFD ...we run on fireground and are aggressive like Boston and other depts. Some don't , some the squads are not on the initial box some are.
It seems that they did go on the box, as the second alarm went out as they were responding. I think the title refers to the fire ultimately escalating to 3 alarms
Great video!
Great Video...
Definitely something I wouldn't do. Mask and bottles with air are there for a reason.
SCBA's arn't needed. Boston is too tough!
@@southislandfirebuff6646 pfffffft lol
What was the beeping sound during the response? Sounded lie Morse code.
It was the number of the box. Boston sends out the number of the box over the air like that.
There are 2 MFA instructors in that video...
shouldn't they be wearing their scba?
I heard 6224 in the transmission of the box. Just saying.
why?
Ok people... technically you are all correct. The fire academy and every safety protocol known to man says you should put on your mask in heavy smoke conditions or when entering the fire building. But there is the book way, and the real life way. These are metropolitan firefighters. They aren't fighting two or three story homes on a daily basis. They are dealing with high rises, multi story commercials etc. If they put on their mask every time they go in, they will be out of air before they get to the fire. They just operate that way. So does FDNY, Chicago, Albany, Detroit, etc. So take solace in knowing you are technically correct, but until you are working in their boots, STFU. They have more time sitting in the can reading the paper than the vast majority of you have in firefighting. If you don't like it, don't watch. If you just need to be that right all the time, then you need to spend more time in real life and less time with your Xbox.
I don't care how experienced these guys are, being INSIDE the fire room while it's still puffing out smoke and not being on air is extremely stupid. You can legit die from one single exposure like this, it happened in my town.
I can tell by this comment you have ZERO knowledge of how to fight a high rise fire or anything about the job in general. There is a reason why boston is the leader in firefighter cancer awareness and training for the whole nation. They know they have a bad tradition and they’re trying to fix it. If there’s smoke your on air. There is no excuse
Exactly...you left out DC and Baltimore...same thing.
@@jck1794 where's that??
I agree. Like basic training. U learn the basics, hence the name. Then, in reality you must learn to navigate your environment.
TOWA LADDA!
LOL... you forgot the H Sean... and we say WICKED TOWAH LADDAH !!! :-)
woah that Q!!!
They should, but its Boston! lol
More 'I don't need SCBA packs, I am tough enough' firefighters. Wait till the cancer hits them later down the road.
We never go in without our masks on
Heidi Racloz can't go in without masks. It's important to be ready for anything. Always wear masks.
@@chicagofdinvestigator6471 just stay outside and investigate ....come in latter the knockdown.
typical cop