Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy on 15th Street NW. DC Firefighters responded immediately and provided critical life saving care to those who were injured. Our members adapted in real time to a complex response.
DC Fire Fighters Association, Local 36
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Half of fatal fires occur over night. Right now Shaw and Tenleytown are without ladder trucks serving their communities. DC operates 16 ladder trucks and owns 33 ladder trucks . That leaves 17 extra for nights like this…Why are none available? DC deserves better.
The DC Council should take a real look at SFO. For the safety of DC Residents, let’s hit the brakes. We already face obstacles navigating city streets and an over-burdened 911 system. DC Firefighters have no training on how to handle Waymos.
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sfstandard.com Waymo keeps blocking SF firefighters, and they’re fed up Internal incident reports reveal that Waymos and Zoox block streets and impede operations for the San Francisco fire department vehicles. When someone falls asleep and can’t be risen in the back of... Today members of the DC Firefighters Association, including members who stand by on Presidential landings, were honored to attend a luncheon at the White House recognizing our Nation’s First Responders. From the White House, across all communities in DC, we’re proud to serve.
