The Fall River Fire Department faced criticism from the International Association of Fire Fighters for inadequate staffing during a deadly fire at an assisted living facility that resulted in nine deaths and approximately 30 injuries. Union officials stated that understaffing hindered the emergency response efforts. In response to these concerns, the Fall River mayor announced plans to increase firefighter staffing levels to improve future emergency responses.
Fall River will increase staffing at the fire department following the deadly assisted living facility blaze and criticism from the firefighters union. https://t.co/CO3CQC9xyB
Fall River plans to increase its firefighter staffing following the deadly overnight fire at an assisted living facility. Union leaders called for the changes, saying the department was understaffed when responding. https://t.co/bROjvvzoGi https://t.co/vohQK8Gp3H
BREAKING: Fall River mayor announces increase in fire department staffing levels https://t.co/5Y2ZFkoml2