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Detroit update: Commissioner says too few ambulances behind delay in getting EMS for fire victim saved by firefighters.
Commissioner Donald Austin says if it wasn't for donation the city would be operating only three to five ambulances.
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UPDATE: Detroit fire commissioner says banning firefighters from climbing aerial ladders will only minimally impact firefighters’ ability to extinguish fires.
Union president wants to know what else besides ladder trucks has not been inspected.
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Must read memo: Detroit Fire bans firefighters from climbing city’s aerial ladders unless immediate life threat. Ladders out of compliance with NFPA testing requirements.
Only exception is immediate life threat to the public or firefighters.
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These boots are made for walking. But Charlie LeDuff asks Detroit officials if they are made for firefighting.
TV reporter soaks his feet as he waits for response from Detroit officials.
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Is this 'let it burn to the ground' at work? Interesting video from Detroit.
Dave wonders about a video of a vacant structure fire on Friday.
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