Boston’s First Latino Fire Chief Resigns Over Marathon Bombing Criticism
Boston’s first Hispanic fire chief, Steve Abraira, resigned Monday, saying that criticism over his response to the marathon bombings was affecting his ability to do his job.
Abraira said in a letter that his resignation is effective Friday.
Thirteen deputies complained to Mayor Tom Menino in a letter in April that Abraira’s failure to take command of the bombing scene was indefensible and part of a pattern of shirking leadership.
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