A deadly fire at a Fall River assisted living facility has raised questions about fire department staffing levels. The National Fire Protection Association recommends a minimum of four firefighters ...
Members of the Fall River Fire Department union said they were overwhelmed in the Gabriel Street fire. The Fall River Fire Department is not staffed to national standards. A look at fire departments ...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends four firefighters per fire apparatus, a standard not met by any MetroWest fire department. Area fire chiefs cite hiring costs, declining ...