Tag: BFD

Obair Chrua…

Obair Chrua…

I’m driving through South Boston yesterday morning, weaving my way through the side streets trying to avoid the masses that were converging on the parade route. For the first time in my life I was invited to the St. Patrick’s day breakfast. Those who know 

You from Boston?

You from Boston?

It’s pretty common these days for anyone living within the 495 loop to claim they are from Boston. For Bostonians…this little fudged detail tends to get under our skin like no other. Why wouldn’t someone want to be from a place like Cohasset, Plymouth or 

It’s gonna be an action packed Saturday…

It’s gonna be an action packed Saturday…

You have 2 must see events this Saturday…up first is Nowhere USA at the Beachcomber on Wollaston Beach.  As always this will be an all out assault on your senses….

 

After your ears stop ringing….head over to McConnell Park in Savin Hill for the Battle at the Bean.  This should be absolutely epic and proceeds will benefit the marathon victims.

Parking: Shuttle Buses available from satellite parking at
25 Beach Street
Dorchester, MA 02122

Take a ride with Boston Fire…

This is Tower Ladder 3 on Atlantic Ave. The video offers a pretty cool perspective because you realize how much skill it takes to get this beast through the narrow streets down there. Plus, you have to be quick….lives are on the line. What’s striking 

Huh?

Huh?

Interesting…. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZdLONruF4]

Hola chief!

Hola chief!

Congrats to the first Hispanic Chief in the history of the Boston Fire Department. I’m sure this guy will do a great job. You have to wonder though….how many guys that have been serving in Boston their entire careers are absolutely pissed they got passed over for some dude from Florida.

Hey…it’s still better than being a cop right?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr8n0ww3pio]