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This is a brief history on Engine company 42.
- Febuary 10,1893
Organized at the quarters of chemical 5 at 3089 Washington St. , Egleston Square.
- September 17, 1920
Horse drawn apparatus replaced by Christie Motor Tractor steam engine and Seagrave motor hose and chemical wagon.
- October 10 1924
Tractor steam engine replaced by 750 GPM ALF motor pumper.
- August 6, 1926
To temporary location at ladder 23, 36 Washington St. , Dorchester.
- April 1, 1927
Returned to 3089 Washington St.
- December 19, 1952
Occupied new fire station at 1870 Columbus Ave. Fire station at 3089 Closed
- september 20 1957
Changed from double unit to combination single - double unit operation.
- July 26, 1968
New 1250 GPM WLF pumper - diesel - auto. transmission
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