*With 16,000 hits on 1st upload, redid this docu to better quality* Boston Fire Department from 48-Hours, Chinatown 9th Alarm October 1989 Featuring Commish Leo Stapleton
@@Biffo1262 Would rather wear that today some days over full bunkers. Out in California I’ve seen them fight fires in jackets, helmets, and SCBA still.
It's crazy how ppl say us from NYC & you guys from Boston are so different but I have family who live in Boston & are on the job like I am on the job in NYC we do things the same and even talk the same. Great video excellent job & stay safe my fellow brothers & sisters!
I was wondering how old you were because that seems like a long time. But then I realized that my dad joined the fire department in ‘88 16 and is now 48. You’d really think that a 32 year fire department veteran would be way older.
just finished reading Stapleton's Commish where he describes the Chinatown fire and the Prudential Tower too. excellent read. wish i could meet him. old school is best! Glad to see that his books are available for Kindle.
+pvtpyle40able He was , he was like the Nimitz of Fireman, I had complete confidence in his abilities , it was such a sad day when it was announced he was leaving , and since the BFD was on a dramatic decline that you cannot imagine , thanks to the most corrupt City Administration in Boston's History (the Menino administration)
That PPE looks like something from the 1920's not 1989. We had full Nomex PPE a few years by then. Those long coats must be a nightmare when crawling. That Commissioner is 100% correct no two days are ever the same on a busy station........and it's brilliant. 😄
Have a look at Google for the May 2000 firework factory disaster in Holland…..Escheden i think the name of the place is. Anytime I read about fireworks being stored illegally or badly I think of it.
Commmish Stapleton- one the countries greats back then, seeing him wearing that old Senator helmet takes me back to cotton duck , rubber boots and smoke
sprinkler workers were working on the 2nd floor and had it temporarily disconnected.... dropping started a fire and they probably took off.... i was at this fire. saw a slight haze from Somerville .Got to mass ave Cambridge went towards the left over the mass ave bridge and there was a serious smoke cloud just starting to go up... thats when it started taking off. Was at the fire in 4 minutes from mass ave...
My name is Michael O'Hallloran. Chief Stapleton is a cousin of great aunt. I'm ftom New Jersey but we always heard about this famous firefighter.They even wrote a book about him. just wish I could talk to someone who knew him. I live in Easthampton Ma My name is Michael O'Hallloran.
My dad and uncle known him since they were kids. Both of them BFD..I have all his books autographed. He taps about my dad in one of the fires in his book
No water??? Who's fault is that? Do PAID fire fighters spend their shifts driving around the city Constantly checking for operable hydrants and pressure? Do they have a Plan B when they have no pressure? Excuses are for unprepared, short sighted people. I'm Not just referring to This incident.
Yes PAID departments do test/check hydrants usually on a yearly basis. Either the FD or the water department in some cities. But no, they wouldn't be doing that "every day" as you ask. Too busy running other calls.
@@emt5330 JB doesn't care. The guy just doesn't have a life. All he does is troll fire videos on UA-cam telling everyone what an expert he is when it's as plain as a pikestaff he's just a 'bitter'. If he knew anything about the job he would have known even in the UK a hydrant check is once a year minimum and twice ideally. That job in the UK is done by hydrant mechanics and not firefighters any more but I'm sure he'll find some issue with that.
This is a gem. I’m a fireman 16 years in on the west coast. My wife’s family is from Boston. These fellas sound just like my father in law!
oh man leathers and quarter boots. this really is old school
MultiMonster69 It certainly looks a lot older than 1989. That PPE is archaic.
@@Biffo1262 Would rather wear that today some days over full bunkers. Out in California I’ve seen them fight fires in jackets, helmets, and SCBA still.
It's crazy how ppl say us from NYC & you guys from Boston are so different but I have family who live in Boston & are on the job like I am on the job in NYC we do things the same and even talk the same. Great video excellent job & stay safe my fellow brothers & sisters!
Exactly. I feel right at home in NYC being a Bostonian. we’re all northeasterners.
I love hearing the good old Boston accent. I grew up listening to it since my parents are from there.
RIP Commissioner/Chief of Department Leo D. Stapleton, Boston Fire Department retired.
I was in the fire academy and on Cape Cod for our burn days when this happened. Man how time flies!
I was wondering how old you were because that seems like a long time. But then I realized that my dad joined the fire department in ‘88 16 and is now 48. You’d really think that a 32 year fire department veteran would be way older.
just finished reading Stapleton's Commish where he describes the Chinatown fire and the Prudential Tower too. excellent read. wish i could meet him. old school is best! Glad to see that his books are available for Kindle.
I buffed on Rescue 1 out of Oliver Street in late 1980s.
Leo Stapleton, a true fire service leader!
+pvtpyle40able He was , he was like the Nimitz of Fireman, I had complete confidence in his abilities , it was such a sad day when it was announced he was leaving , and since the BFD was on a dramatic decline that you cannot imagine , thanks to the most corrupt City Administration in Boston's History (the Menino administration)
James Berlo didn't Leo retire and Martin Pierce become FC while Flynn was still mayor?
I admired, and respected leo stapleton very much. He was a fireman's fire chief. And he EARNED the respect that he received !!!! A TRUE JAKE !!!
That PPE looks like something from the 1920's not 1989. We had full Nomex PPE a few years by then. Those long coats must be a nightmare when crawling. That Commissioner is 100% correct no two days are ever the same on a busy station........and it's brilliant. 😄
Have a look at Google for the May 2000 firework factory disaster in Holland…..Escheden i think the name of the place is. Anytime I read about fireworks being stored illegally or badly I think of it.
Commmish Stapleton- one the countries greats back then, seeing him wearing that old Senator helmet takes me back to cotton duck , rubber boots and smoke
Holy cow. Could it possibly be worse?
>bad fire hydrants
>sprinklers don't function
>fireworks fill the buildings
Remember the Vendome.
I'm reading Leo's book Cap'n right now, it's neat to see him at work in real life
Commish
@@owensweetland342 Cap'n is another book he wrote.
That's a hell of a job. especially for day time !!
sprinkler workers were working on the 2nd floor and had it temporarily disconnected.... dropping started a fire and they probably took off.... i was at this fire. saw a slight haze from Somerville .Got to mass ave Cambridge went towards the left over the mass ave bridge and there was a serious smoke cloud just starting to go up... thats when it started taking off. Was at the fire in 4 minutes from mass ave...
If it's Chinatown, You know Fireworks will be involved.. Good Firefighting over all.🚒
Fire Commish Stapleton, what a great man and good author was well. He can tell some good stories about BFD's "Jakes"!
yup, 16-comb leather on "The Commish" Leo Stapleton!
Ladder crews don't wear the clumsy rubber boots.
The Triad was rampant in Boston's Chinatown back then. I wonder if they had anything to do with it? Maybe just an accident.
My name is Michael O'Hallloran. Chief Stapleton is a cousin of great aunt. I'm ftom New Jersey but we always heard about this famous firefighter.They even wrote a book about him. just wish I could talk to someone who knew him. I live in Easthampton Ma My name is Michael O'Hallloran.
Met Leo- Great guy!
R1 SmokeEater I heard something that he had passed away not too long ago.
My dad and uncle known him since they were kids. Both of them BFD..I have all his books autographed. He taps about my dad in one of the fires in his book
@@RenegadeChauffeur he passed on April 25th of this year.
I met Leo at a fire expo in Springfield ma he autographed his book for me
Boston Fire -- I'm speechless.
The Fire 🔥 is Shooting At Us...
nice, i love watching this
@timberland1108 Negative-Leo's Father was hurt way back in the 40's or such, and this docu was made years before Worcester.
"Fire alarm from Engine 10. Strike the box!"
Great video!!
Nice bell cap.
Ah...Boston...best capital in the USA
Do you have this full 48 hours episode or know where I could find it. I used to have it taped from years ago
There have been gangs in that neighborhood since the 70s.
Leather forever
Come on r u telling me practically the whole city went 2 this fire....
Cambridge covers by the 3rd alarm.
is that an old leather helemet?
SALEM STREET, MING'S MARKET...8TH FLOOR FIREWORKS..LOADED
man I bet they needed many pumpers
Don't forget the illegal daycare center!
Nice job smoke .eater
Oh good God the state of their PPE and this is America it's more like the 3rd world.
That’s Boston for you
No water??? Who's fault is that? Do PAID fire fighters spend their shifts driving around the city Constantly checking for operable hydrants and pressure? Do they have a Plan B when they have no pressure? Excuses are for unprepared, short sighted people. I'm Not just referring to This incident.
JB91710 read Leo Stapleton's book Commish, in which he describes this fire in detail. It will probably answer all your questions.
Yes PAID departments do test/check hydrants usually on a yearly basis. Either the FD or the water department in some cities. But no, they wouldn't be doing that "every day" as you ask. Too busy running other calls.
@@emt5330 you are exactly right !!!! It does !!!!
@@emt5330 JB doesn't care. The guy just doesn't have a life. All he does is troll fire videos on UA-cam telling everyone what an expert he is when it's as plain as a pikestaff he's just a 'bitter'. If he knew anything about the job he would have known even in the UK a hydrant check is once a year minimum and twice ideally. That job in the UK is done by hydrant mechanics and not firefighters any more but I'm sure he'll find some issue with that.
@@Biffo1262 personally I think he hates paid firefighters because he was never able to be one