IAFF Influence Moves Newark Closer To Enacting Safety Measures After 2 Firefighter Deaths

In the face of mounting pressure from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and others, Newark, New Jersey, officials recently proposed several safety measures after two fire fighters – Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr. – died responding to a July cargo ship fire.The suggested changes reported by NJ.com, the state’s largest news and information site include: creating a special joint task force