The Last Call Foundation pays tribute to fallen firefighter Michael Kennedy, one of two firefighters who lost their lives in a massive fire in Boston’s Back Bay in 2014. Since then, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness on firefighter safety and put into action standards that can keep firefighters protected, like durable fire hoses.
On Wednesday, Braintree’s Fire Department was one of very few in the state to receive a SnapTite firehose.
“When I discovered that the hose failed before he ever got water, I was flabbergasted I didn’t even know that would happen,” said Kathy Crosby-Bell, Michael’s mother and the President of the Last Call Foundation…