Some of the victims, including children, suffered severe burns in the blast that damaged several nearby houses.
The towers, made mostly of wood, collapsed like dominoes while Texas City and other firefighters battled the flames.
The suit claims Boston is using a new firefighter cadet program to bypass veterans and other more qualified candidates.
In Week 44 of Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Chief Jacob Johnson answers a viewer's question on how to deal with burnout. His advice? Take the trip!
FDNY's commissioner announced at the Patrick Brady's funeral that he would be posthumously promoted to lieutenant.