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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/09/13/honolulu-fire-ems-outfit-first-responders-with-body-armor-amid-increase-active-threat-calls/ (https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/09/13/honolulu-fire-ems-outfit-first-responders-with-body-armor-amid-increase-active-threat-calls/)
Honolulu firefighters were issued bulletproof vests and other protective gear last month so they can move in during active threat situations sooner to treat the wounded.
A total of 307 sets were purchased using federal grant money.
Honolulu EMS purchased about 200 sets last year for their crews.
It’s part of a nationwide trend to keep first responders safe when there is an active threat. “Incidents such as active shooters, edge weapon attacks, vehicles through crowds,” explained HFD Battalion Chief Craig Uchimura.