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There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said ...
Ten people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, ...
Boston's fire chief is resigning, citing criticism from deputies for his response to the marathon bombings. In a letter dated Monday, Chief Steve Abraira says his resignation is effective Friday ...
Boston’s fire chief is retiring after hitting the age cap for the department, giving the city another high-profile position to fill. Commissioner John “Jack” Dempsey turned 65 this week, ...
Steve Abraira, the embattled chief of the Boston Fire Department who continues to be called pretty much the opposite of "Boston Strong," has resigned after clashes with senior management ...
The Boston Fire Department continues to struggle to diversify its ranks, with its current academy class being overwhelmingly white and male, in stark contrast to the city it serves, according to ...
The Boston Fire Department can’t continue to be the place where change never happens. Adrian Walker is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at [email protected].