In Wake of Deadly Fall River Fire, Firefighters Decry Lack of Resources

'Not their last tough call': How Fall River firefighters will their protect mental health

Running into a burning building of vulnerable people, knowing not all will survive – it’s horrifying. Even though firefighters sign up, it affects them.

Victims are identified in deadly Massachusetts fire that killed nine residents

At least 30 people, including five firefighters, were injured in Sunday night’s deadly blaze

Fall River firefighter union member claims staff shortages affected assisted living fire outcome

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Along with police and emergency medical services, about 50 firefighters were at the Gabriel House assisted living facility. About 30 of those firefighters were off-duty. Hours after the fire was knocked down and survivors were receiving care, some first responders with the Fall River Fire Department union began to speak out about the city’s management of the department. A union member said if previously identified staf…

In wake of deadly Fall River fire, firefighters decry lack of resources

Neighbors tried to help the fire department make rescues during the deadly fire. Later, the firefighters' union said crews were understaffed.

'We did the best we could': Firefighters union decries staffing after ...