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TV station says DC firefighter sleeping in ambulance has history of snoozing & other issues
DC chief addresses ambulance shortage
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He’s back: Latest DC tragedy has former Chief Ellerbe tweeting ‘I told you so’
Look up the Yiddish word "chutzpah" and you will likely see Kenneth Ellerbe's face
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News
Another 911 delay in the Nation’s Capital bring an apology
New fire chief & acting 911 director apologize to family
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News
Really? Texas water company puts locks on fire hydrants
Town of Lavon in dispute with utility district over locked down water supply
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Ladder truck unable to navigate windy road blocks rigs trying to get to fire. House burns down during lengthy delay in Mukilteo, WA.
Rig had difficulty navigating switchbacks leading up to burning home and blocked out other apparatus for some time.
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DC ladder truck takes sick child to hospital. Crew decides not to wait for distant ambulance.
Nearest ambulance reported to be five miles away. Crew from Truck 13 decided not to wait.
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Video: Power lines fall and charge house in Detroit.
House arcs, sparks and burns as firefighters wait for power company.
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Videos
The old fake fire hydrant trick: Water at Martha's Vineyard house fire delayed after firefighters hook up to an imposter.
Deputy chief says precious time was lost connecting to a fake plug.
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