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Probationary DC Firefighter struck by ladder truck on fireground
Firefighter's uncle on same fireground
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Close Calls
DC firefighter who saved woman released from hospital – Danny Lovato says he would do same thing again
Smoke inhalation but no respiratory burns
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Raw video & radio traffic: PGFD two-alarm house fire with three firefighters burned.
A captain is the most seriously injured and was held for observation at the burn unit.
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A must read: Update on two young firefighters who almost died in a Prince George’s County house fire.
The story of Kevin O'Toole & Ethan Sorrell of Bladensburg VFD.
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No sabotage in DC ambulance fires. Police confirm what fire investigators reported weeks ago.
Deputy mayor had been concerned that something untoward was happening.
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UPDATED: DC announces new ambulances, firefighters & medics. ALS training program plans fall apart. Chief here to stay.
One reporter says Chief Ellerbe's portion of press conference sounded as if he was giving a resignation speech, but Mayor…
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DC update: Washington Post editorial again backs Chief Ellerbe. TV station gets documents that confirms department’s staffing issues.
Despite all the headlines, The Washington Post Editorial Board doesn't waver in its defence of Chief Ellerbe.
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UPDATE: Assault complaint filed against DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe. Firefighter says his cellphone forcibly taken after ambulance burned.
Chief Ellerbe previously told reporters tbat he "asked" to see the firefighter's phone.
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DC update: Fire investigators determined ambulance fires were accidental before deputy mayor called for police investigation.
Deputy Mayor Paul Quander had fire investigators recuse themselves from task force after their initial findings.
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