BOSTON — This stunning image of firefighters from the Boston Fire Department is from Bill Brett’s files that he helped unearth for the city’s archives for a project many years ago.

Shown in this photograph is of the firehouse on Huntington Avenue at the corner of Ruggles Street and Huntington Avenue. The crew shown is of Engine 37 and Ladder company 26 — the same crews that today w occupy the station near Longwood and Mission Hill.

As it was in the days of horses and sleds, the fire crews are among the busiest in the city, which today is part of Division 2.

Boston Fire photos

This one is from Bill's files, NOT taken by Bill Brett. Huntington Avenue Fire House.

Boston Fires from Bill's Files

A street in the North End is covered in ice after a fire. Photo by Bill Brett.

Boston Fires from Bill's Files

Firefighters fight the cold as they work to cleanup after a fire in Charlestown. Photo by Bill Brett.

Boston Fires from Bill's Files

Aftermath of a fire in South Boston. Photo by Bill Brett