Ballistic vests part of the uniform for more firefighters

DALLAS (AP) — Houston officials will spend up to $1.4 million to purchase ballistic vests for firefighters as they join a growing number of cities buying the vests to better protect firefighters who are more often encountering active-shooter or other deadly situations.
Fire Chief Sam Pena said in a statement Wednesday that the department “must now also consider protection against violent acts.”
Houston joins an expanding list of fire departments — Boston, Cincinnati and P