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Fall River firefighters advocate for mental health
River Fire Department says the mental health of firefighters is a top priority and there is a need for professional resources ...
Firefighters recount saving people from Fall River fire and how they're supporting each other
More than five days after the deadly fire in Fall River, firefighters reflect on response and their own recovery.
'What we had was not enough': Fall River firefighters say understaffing means people died
River firefighters union says low staffing levels prevented them from rescuing more people in Massachusetts deadliest fire in ...
10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says
Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition for several days. She was the 10th person killed in the Fall ...
Fall River chief says deadly assisted living home fire "was destined to kill 50+" as cause remains unknown
The cause of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts is still unknown.
'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.
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'We have the funds available': Fall River mayor announces fire department budget increase
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to ...
Fall River, Massachusetts fire chief addresses questions about firefighter staffing at deadly assisted living fire
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon deferred all questions about the fire investigation to the Massachusetts Department of Fire ...