Chelsea Fire - Lethal 1990s Budget Cuts

CHELSEA, MA: The busiest fire department per capita in the US was struck by lethal budget cuts as the city went bankrupt. 5 young children were killed in a tenement fire while the first-due engine had

[@shawncooper9999]

I know how it's. Before my Dad took over fire chief for the small town in Yates country ny all the fires trucks was back in the 40's.the fire chief before took all the money for new fire engines will use the money to fix up his home. My dad take over as the new fire chief in 1972-1991 the first thing he did buy all new fire engines and a new brush truck and a new tanker truck for the small town in Yates country ny. I became a volunteer firefighter paramedic for the small town in Yates country ny. The mayor give my dad a big thank you for being all the fire trucks in for the town.

[@andrewreback3052]

You don't have taxable income, you don't have money for city services. In the case of Chelsea, the city should have been in state receivership to address their fiscal challenges.

[@Rob02150]

My dad at the 0:14 mark.

[@lefantomer]

Good to see one of the Von Handorf kids again! His parents and mine were close friends.

I remember the utter courage of fire 5 during the 73 Chelsea Fire. You absolutely would not leave the station. Chelsea is the example of how f***ked up Mass as a state has become.

[@walrusgumbo3412]

Because the tips were good

[@elliothagen9874]

Never knew Chelsea was that screwed up.

[@misha2197]

:(