Ballistic vests: Facing potential dangers in the fire service Balancing a 300-year tradition of dedicated service and professionalism with protecting firefighters from assault, shootings, protests and violence
Mass. firefighters to wear ballistic vests, helmets The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
Fire union president: Protection for paramedics has 'fallen on deaf ears' Paramedics are requesting self-defense training as well as ballistic vests