Boston Fire Department - Fire Boat January 8, 2019

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Please provide information regarding the operational status of the Boston Fire Boat "John S. Damrell " on the evening of January 8, 2019. Was the boat staffed? Was the boat operating (functioning as intended).

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Walter Hope

Yes, the boat fires (3 boats caught fire) were at 34 Charles River Rd in Charlestown, at Tudor Wharf, behind the Marriott Residence Inn Hotel and at the Constitution Marina. The question I asked was not necessarily for the fire report (although that would be appreciated), but as to "the operational status of the Boston Fire Boat "John S. Damrell " on the evening of January 8, 2019. Was the boat staffed? Was the boat operating (functioning as intended)."

Thank you