The Brief
- Austin firefighters are being equipped with bulletproof vests
- The firefighters said the vests are essential as they respond to more dangerous calls
- By the end of this week, every Austin fire station will have these new vests on-hand and ready for the next call
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job.
Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.
Bulletproof vests for Austin firefighters
What they’re saying:
The bulletproof vests are a layer of protection for Austin firefighters. For the first time, all of them will have one.…