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Pa. FD will get body armor for calls involving violence The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months
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
Campaign aims to raise awareness of active shooter threat, rescue task force The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today's responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Fire union president: Protection for paramedics has 'fallen on deaf ears' Paramedics are requesting self-defense training as well as ballistic vests