FIREFIGHTER CONTINGENT INCREASED AT GROUND ZERO.(CAPITAL REGION)

Byline: -- Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Fire Commissioner Thomas Von Essen said Friday an extra 25 firefighters will be allowed to monitor work at the World Trade Center site, a decision he hopes will end what has been an emotional issue for the department.

The move means there will now be 75 firefighters and 50 police officers during each 12-hour shift at the site. In addition to being responsible for extinguishing fires and providing …