Fall River is increasing fire department staffing by $1.5 million in the wake of the Gabriel House fire. Mayor Paul Coogan and Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon are urging long-term care facilities to conduct ...

When disaster strikes, every second counts. The difference between survival and tragedy — or between recovery and ruin — often lies in a straightforward factor: preparedness. Whether it’s a fire ...

This is Fire Prevention week, a good time to make sure your smoke detectors and fire alarms are in working order and to make sure you have a plan in place in case of fire in your home or workplace.