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River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the ...
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan announced alongside fire officials that the town will increase fire department staffing levels Wednesday afternoon.Coogan<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said ...
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said he plans to release the fire inspection report for Gabriel House Thursday, after paperwork delays.
River Mayor Paul Coogan addressing the media on July 16, 2025. (WLNE)FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Mayor Paul ...
Officials announced Wednesday that the fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts that ...
After nine people died in an assisted living facility, IAFF officials said Fall River didn't have enough firefighters on duty ...
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon shares emotional accounts of firefighters' heroic efforts during the Gabriel House fire, highlighting their life-saving actions.
A fire chief in Massachusetts held his daily news briefing to update the investigation into the deadly fire at the Gabriel ...
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to fill gaps with OT.
The city is taking a significant step closer to meeting the national standard for firefighters working at a given time.
Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine ...