District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department
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Radio traffic & video: DC firefighters on scene as gas explosions hit day care center & convenience store
Firefighters were handling an outside leak when the two explosions occurred
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What is it about the Potomac River that prevents 911 centers from communicating?
Poor communications constantly delays mutual aid between DC and Arlington
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NTSB report into DC’s Metro left a significant safety issue unaddressed
Timeline shows Metro didn't make passengers reporting smoke in the railcar a priority but NTSB didn't bring it up
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Former DC firefighter who solved 1987 kidnapping case dies
Don Derner's keen eye as a battalion chief's aide helped reunite infant abducted from a hospital with his family
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Video: Mayday during two-alarm fire in old DC firehouse
Old Engine 12 was under renovation when fire occurred
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NEW: Document shows DC leaders mislead public about cause of 911 delay where dogs died
Help was delayed after call-takers miscoded calls and didn't relay that people and dogs were in danger as water swept…
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Radio traffic: Car crash turns into shots fired for DC firefighters
Tense moments Thursday night as shots are fired while DC firefighters are on the scene of crash
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Caught on camera: Crash with DC Fire & EMS ambulance
Man driving van that collided with ambulance was trapped in wreckage and critically injured
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DC 911 boss explains why 911 calls aren’t answered — ‘I just don’t have enough people’
DC mayor was warned of staffing issues by interim 911 director two years ago
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NEW: Once you call DC 911 for an ambulance you can’t cancel them
DC 911 inconsistent policy ties up fire and EMS resources even when callers are adamant they don't want help
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