At a press conference Tuesday, July 15, outside FRFD headquarters, Bacon said the city has typically relied on overtime for coverage in the event of a crisis -- but in an event like the Gabriel House “you can never have enough staff,” and that he is primarily focused on the lives that were saved.

Donations have poured in for Gabriel House fire survivors. Catholic Charities in Fall River is sorting, folding and packaging donations received by generous community members. Each survivor will receive an individual parcel. Here's how you can help. How local hospitals have responded.