Edzo was fantastic during the Fall River MA tragedy press conference---spoke truth, backed with facts, and made a excellent accounting of himself & the argument for minimum staffing on fire apparatus.  Nice work & RIP to those souls lost

I like that "depends on who the boss is and will teach and support learning the job"!

Artie O'leary. Legend. I knew him when I sparked on Oliver Street.

This is for FF Ed Kelly  1971 I had gotten out of the Marine Corps and was going to UMASS Boston Arlington and Columbus Ave. Dist 4 HQ was same block Eng 26, Ladder 17, Eng 7 and Car 4. I had a friend, who was the Lt on Eng 26, Frank Arnao. There was a FF Kelly that drove the wagon as I recall on Eng 7. (Eng 7 was a double engine company-hose wagon and a pump.) The hose wagon was like a 1954 Pierce or American La France--it was open to the air. Strange thing--I changed apartments in 1973 and moved to Westglow St in Dot and lo and behold--FF Kelly was my neighbor. I remember he had eight kids. Small world. I tried for three years to get on Boston Fire. I got a 99 on the exam--and they wouldn't hire me--civil service (Mabel Campbell) claimed I wasn't a Boston resident because I was a college student.  I was twenty nine years old--six years in the Marine Corps and a year in Vietnam--TS. So I went on the Mass State Police. Nick Keenan was a Pvt on ladder 17. Marty Pierce was on the stick as well. Bob Rosemond drove Eng 7's pump. He knew the location of every hydrant in the South End. I got to ride whenever I wanted on Eng 26 until I went on the state police. I took a million photos--and had photos of the Vendome coming down and ladder 17 being crushed. I gave the photos to a FF in the Pru station- 15 and 33. He was doing a history of the dept or whatever. That was over 20 years ago. Time flies. Deputy Frank Kodzis (ret) is a flying buddy. Best wishes to all the Boston Jakes.  One other thing--I got to meet Capt Davey Watson who I believe was the longest serving fire fighter in the history of BFD--he was the Capt of the ladder on Oliver St--Capt Watson was eighty two years old. He was 5'7" if he was an inch and I personally saw him  climb the stick three stories at age 82!. Deputy George Thompson was in command at that fire downtown--Stuart St.

The best I watch it and it makes me so happy

LOU,KEVIN,PETE, YOU ARE BEST ANOTHER HOME RUN THANK YOU, BOSTON BROTHERS STAY SAFE😔🤣👍❤🔥

I'm sorry I missed this show...I worked with both of them, terrific firemen and just great guys all around and completely dedicated to our job and the Brotherhood...or as we say in Boston FD-speak....These 2 guys are both good Jakes.

Great show! I lived in Boston/ Boston area for 33 years. I was waiting for him to tell the story about when he gave the woman shit for calling 911 for a twisted ankle on Fire house USA. “ You know you took the busiest engine company out of service for a hurt ankle?!...things I wish I could say on the job every shift

Nice The Canal Zone in Panama (Thank you Union)

Congratulations to Edzo Kelley for being elected the General President of the IAFF!

Boston Fire is the best!

Amazing I watch every episode this is one of my favs

Love hearing about Boston! cant wait to see more of their guys on

Brilliant show as always gents it was nice to hear about Boston’ firefighters stories. Looking forward to next weeks show already and stay safe

Absolutely fantastic show! I look so forward watching these shows! Thanks BFD for taking the time and sharing your experiences!!! God bless and stay safe!

Have these guys back sometime.  Maybe for the bull pen.

Enjoyed it, thanks

Great show as always guys!

Good Stuff! Thanks Gents Boston Jakes. Good to hear about the Boston side. Maybe more down the road. 🔥🤙🏿🇺🇸

Awesome video. At lot of knowledge right there. Interesting stories.