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Mutual aid covered Fall River fire stations, but not the Gabriel House fire — here's why
River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the ...
10th person dies after fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition since Sunday’s fire at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street.
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
Mayor Paul Coogan and IAFF General President Edward Kelly announced on Wednesday that staffing levels at the Fall River Fire ...
‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said ...
In wake of deadly fire, Fall River reaches agreement to boost fire staffing
The city is taking a significant step closer to meeting the national standard for firefighters working at a given time.
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Five Gabriel House fire victims remain hospitalized, one in critical condition at RI Hospital
Fall River Fire Department Chief Jeffrey Bacon met with the media for a third consecutive day to give updates on the ...
Fall River, Massachusetts fire chief addresses questions about firefighter staffing at deadly assisted living fire
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon will have an update Tuesday on the investigation into the deadly fire at the Gabriel House ...
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Fall River fire lieutenant recalls 'sheer chaos' and rescues at assisted living facility fire
Lt. Paul Machado, a 30-year veteran of Fall River Fire Department who helped rescue elderly and disabled residents of Gabriel ...
Fall River fire: Assisted living facility’s track record, fire department’s staffing under scrutiny
Questions about Gabriel House living conditions and emergency preparedness continue to swirl following Sunday’s deadly fire.