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Baltimore’s Rescue 1 burns while on response
Rig pulled over on I-95 after smoke comes from under seat
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When fire trucks are missing, ‘everything’s fine’ is the wrong message
Response to Baltimore ladder truck shortage tells me the broken rigs aren't really needed
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Listen to radio traffic from Flint close call video — Chief cites broken ladder trucks & staffing
Three firefighters briefly hospitalized after apartment fire
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EMS Topics
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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Make sure you listen to this radio traffic: A save in Detroit despite the odds stacked against firefighters.
No EMS available after woman pulled from burning home on Hague Street.
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Watch this video: DC Fire & EMS with delayed ambulances & major fleet problems. But check the date.
A history lesson from your Nation's Capital.
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Latest from DC: Like Detroit, ladder trucks in Nation’s Capital not inspected. Chief says lack of reserves last year is the reason.
No indication if DC will take Detroit's solution and keep firefighters off aerial ladders unless there is an imminent life…
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Charlie LeDuff blew this one. But can his message about another Detroit Fire Department outrage still be right when his facts are wrong?
Dave shoots the messenger even though he knows his message is right.
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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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