By Alex Shabad
WZZM
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A wave of mass shootings around the country is setting off a new trend for West Michigan first responders trying to protect themselves.
At least a dozen non-police agencies, from firefighters to paramedics, are looking into body armor for their men and women.
Fire Chief Brent Looman is aware the bulletproof vests are expensive at about $1,500 a piece, but he believes the community could pay a higher price without them.
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