March 23, 1970 – Ladder Company 3 was designated AERIAL TOWER 1. The company was assigned a new 1970 Sutphen 75ft aerial tower truck, Shop #249. The company remained in the quarters of the former Ladder 3 at 618 Harrison Avenue, South End.
1977 – Fire Fighter Robert F. Bowen, Aerial Tower 1, was awarded the Roll of Merit for his actions at 562 Massachusetts Ave., South End, Box 1662, on June 22, 1977. Citation
1979 – Fire Fighter Thomas J. McDuff and Fire Fighter Arthur E. Perkins, Aerial Tower 1, were awarded the Roll of Merit for their actions at 606 Tremont Street, South End, Box 1541, on March 15, 1979. Citation
October 20, 1981 – COMPANY DEACTIVATED.