Massachusetts fire chief and union battle over ballistic gear for firefighters

Chelsea firefighters wore body armor at an active shooter incident this week in what the department’s chief believes may have been the first time Massachusetts firefighters used the gear, which is typically worn by police SWAT teams.But it almost never happened.According to an e-mail provided by Fire Chief Leonard A.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Boston Globe