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Kingston Select Board upholds chief’s authority to use foam in life‑threatening mutual‑aid incidents, 4‑1
Summary
After reviewing legal counsel’s advice and a draft no‑foam mutual‑aid agreement, the board voted 4‑1 to uphold an earlier decision authorizing the fire chief to accept or request foam from Pease Air Force Base in life‑saving scenarios.
The Kingston Select Board on April 21 voted 4‑1 to uphold a previous decision permitting the fire chief to accept or request foam from Pease Air Force Base when the chief determines its use is necessary to save life.
Town counsel had circulated a written advisory and a draft “no‑foam” mutual aid agreement that would remove the town’s indemnification responsibility but would also prohibit the Air Force and town responders from using foam during mutual‑aid responses. The…
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