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Archives

 

  • (1942) Coconut Grove Fire – Special Section
  • Newspaper Articles 1872-1925
  • Annual Reports
  • Magazine Articles
  • (1902) Transfer Request
  • Boston Protective Department
  • Book and Article Excerpts
  • Special Reports of the Fire Commissioner
  • Annual Ball Programs
  • Rules and Regulations of the BFD
  • Firefighter’s Memorial Service Programs

 

  • Vintage Fire Film from the 1930’s (off-site)
  • General Boston Fire Photos
  • Boston Fire Videos
  • Sheet Music Related to Boston Fire
  • Special Exhibit – Your Assistance Needed!

 

  • SWI Fire Protection: Past & Present, by Robert Winston
  • History of the Boston Fire Department Divisions and Districts
  • Constitution of the Veteran Association of the Boston Fire Department
  • History & By-Laws of Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association 1833-1898
  • 1827 – An Act for the protection of Boston against fire
  • 1862 – Chief Engineer’s Order: Gunpowder/Fireworks
  • 1872 – Great Fire Stereoviews
  • (1886)-Capt. John S. Damrell’s Address on The Great Fire of 1872, 2/2/1886
  • 1911 – National Board of Fire Underwriters Report: Part 1    Part 2    Part 3
  • (1918) – Report on the High Pressure Fire System, January, 1918.
  • (1922) – Chief Taber report to Mayor on apparatus, July, 1922
  • (1922) – Commissioner Casey letter to Mayor on apparatus, August 1922.
  • (1922) – September 1922 Commissioner Glynn letter to Mayor on apparatus.
  • (1922) – Commissioner Glynn report to Mayor on Fire Protection 1872-1922.
  • (1922) – Report on the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Great Fire of 1872, Nov., 1922.
  • (1922) – Commemorative Program: Great Fire of 1872
  • (1945) – Guide Book for New BFD Appointees
  • (1952) – Story of the BFD and the events of November 2, 1952
  • (1956) – Fire Station Location Plan
  • Captain Carl A.V. Anderson’s (Ladder 17) 50th Anniversary Tribute event brochure (1910-1960)
  • (2009) Dedication of a Memorial Bench honoring Capt. Dennis M. Condon, BFD 1905-1937

 

Recent Posts

  • BFD Department General Orders – 2016 & 2017
  • Apparatus Photos: E10, E50, L1, L2, L18, L19, Spare #247, Maverick Engine 9
  • Updated BFD Fire Fighting Force Personnel Listings
  • Department General Orders 1881 to 1886; Apparatus Photos: E-3, E-8, E-16, L-26
  • 2018 Multiple Alarm Fires; 1991 JFK Federal Bldg. Fire photos; 1921 Annual Ball Program





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