The latest round of grants is part of a five-year, $25 million state bond authorization to improve fire safety.

Several firefighters gathered in their turnout gear to practice cutting into wrecked cars so that they'll know what to do at a real crash scene.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Local firefighters can expect to get some more safety equipment to take on their everyday duties. Firefighters constantly put their lives on the line every day to put ...