New developments unfolded Tuesday in the Austin bomber case regarding how emergency responders will handle future requests by police to be on standby -- before they raid a suspect's home. It comes after investigators feared medics may have inadvertently tipped off the bomber before officials made contact with him.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVUE-TV ABC Austin

Today the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have announced the theme for the 2018 Safety Stand Down, which takes place June 17-23. “Be Aware – Get Checked” focuses on understanding, implementing and monitoring a comprehensive annual medical/physical for firefighters and navigating the Road Map to Firefighter Health and Wellness.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: International Association of Fire Chiefs

The city and the firefighters’ union may be headed for more legal action, this time over abolishing the battalion chief’s position made vacant by the recent death of David M. Lachenauer. City Manager Sharon A. Addison is recommending cutting the number of department battalion chiefs from five to four and reassigning Mr.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

Foxborough (MA) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank.

Foxborough (MA) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank.