Mesa Fire to Outfit All Fire/EMS Crews With Bulletproof Vests

MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Body armor is not just for police anymore. Mesa Fire is now putting the bulletproof gear on all of its firefighters. Mesa City Council approved $262,000 to buy ballistic vests and helmets for all frontline firefighters earlier this month. In the event of an active shooter, police go into the "hot zone" first. Fire crews and paramedics typically have to wait a ways away from the scene in the "warm zones" until it's safe before they can go in and rescue victims. In scenes like these, seconds can mean the difference between life and death for victims. Fire departments around the country are training and outfitting their fire/EMS crews to go into "hot zones" with police to not waste precious time helping victims. Mesa fire says there's also a daily use for bulletproof gear. Even an average call can turn dangerous quickly. Read more at 3TV/CBS 5.
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