The City Council in Worcester, Massachusetts, will consider a proposal Tuesday night to hire a consultant to evaluate the fire department. The request comes in the wake of the death of a firefighter last fall.
The city manager wants an outside expert to look at how the department measures up to national firefighting standards.
The consultant would also recommend optimal numbers of staff, trucks and fire stations.
Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie said the proposal has the support of the union and department leadership. That's after firefighter Jason Menard died in November while trying to put out a house fire.