Apparently, the darling of the fire service has failed to pay for and deliver a new truck to Boston FD that has been ready since October of 2008.
Please read: Lack of payment idles new Hub firetruck
Actor's foundation may be short funds
By John C. Drake, Globe Staff | February 5, 2009

In October, North Attleborough truck dealer Mark Hooper proudly rolled out a freshly painted Boston Fire Department support vehicle to his parking lot and had a professional photographer document his firm's work on the shiny red 2008 Chevrolet.

Yesterday, that truck remained idle in his parking lot 30 miles from Boston because a firefighter foundation run by actor Denis Leary has not met a commitment to pay the $205,000 bill, said Hooper and city fire officials.

Leary plays a firefighter on television and has been active in supporting fire departments around the country through his Leary Firefighters Foundation. His representatives did not respond to requests for comment yesterday.

The delay is frustrating Fire Department officials who say they need the truck to replace a 12-year-old "fireground rehabilitation unit," which responds to all active fires and provides drinking water and other support for working firefighters. The current truck has nearly 200,000 miles on it.
For the full story, go here: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/05/...
Update 2/6/09: I sent a donation today to help a brother out.
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