Letter: Don’t underestimate FRFD’s value

Msgr. Thomas Harrington

Posted Mar. 4, 2014

Residents of Fall River should have great respect for, and pride in, the officers and members of Fire Department. On countless occasions, their skill and dedication results in one-after-another “good stop” quickly controlling potentially devastating blazes.

Firefighting is a science blending experience with what are very labor-intensive bursts of exertion. Our department depends upon the experience of veteran firefighters and the athleticism and agility of our younger men.

The sudden announcements of draconian cuts in staffing stagger the imagination of anyone contemplating the mills, occupied and vacant, closely-packed three-deckers and so many other potential threats. I am wondering what will be the effect in insurance premiums when the underwriters consider the proposed situation.

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