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Everything we know about the recent drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters
Read full article: Everything we know about the recent drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefightersDETROIT – There have been two separate drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters recently. READ: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemSources said that that firefighter and his crew were at a retirement and promotions party at Engine House 50 when the call came in. He was taken into custody for suspicion of drunk driving. READ: Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crashFirefighter accused of driving, crashing fire engine while drunkA woman’s car was struck by a Detroit fire engine on Feb. 21. Detroit fire captain arrested after crashing department vehicleA Detroit fire chief’s SUV was found dangling above the Lodge Freeway at Milwaukee and Baltimore early Monday morning.
Woman speaks out after car struck by Detroit fire engine driven by firefighter accused of being drunk
Read full article: Woman speaks out after car struck by Detroit fire engine driven by firefighter accused of being drunkDETROIT – A woman’s car was struck by a Detroit fire engine on Feb. 21. The woman’s sister was sick inside a home on the city’s east side and when Detroit Fire Department Squad Six arrived at the scene, a 26-year-old firefighter behind the wheel of a $500,000 rescue vehicle struck her car. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineThe Detroit Fire Department is investigating what they’re calling a dinner, but sources are calling it a big party at Engine 50, on Detroit’s east side. It’s been more than a week since the incident, and the woman said she still hasn’t heard from anyone about her car. She said she hasn’t gotten any word from the fire department or from Detroit police, who took an accident report.
Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crash
Read full article: Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crashDETROIT – Members of the Detroit Fire Department have reached out to Local 4 Defenders with their concerns about the allegations of firefighters drinking while on the job. READ: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemOn Sunday night Trenisha Hawkins’ car was struck by a Detroit fire engine. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineAd“It’s horrifying,” said Local 4 legal analyst Neil Rockind. Detroit firefighters are constantly on the run, saving lives and property. Other Detroit firefighters -- their identities confirmed by the Local 4 Defenders -- have claim otherwise.
Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problem
Read full article: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemHawkins’ sister was sick inside the home and when Detroit Fire Department Squad Six arrived at the scene, a 26-year-old firefighter behind the wheel of a $500,000 rescue vehicle struck Hawkins’ car. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineThe Detroit Fire Department is investigating what they’re calling a dinner, but sources are calling it a big party at Engine 50, on Detroit’s east side. The Fire Fighters Union said a firefighter on duty driving drunk is an isolated incident. The man who spoke to Local 4 said it’s not an isolated incident. We believe this incident to be isolated and something that is not a true representation of the men and women of the Detroit Fire Department.
Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engine
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineDETROIT – Trenisha Hawkins’ car was struck by a Detroit fire engine Sunday night. Her sister was sick insider the home and as soon as the Detroit Fire Department Squad Six arrived, the 26-year-old firefighter behind the wheel of a $500,000 rescue vehicle struck Hawkins’ car. The Detroit Fire Department is investigating what they’re calling a dinner, but sources are calling it a big party at Engine 50, on Detroit’s east side. Jones said the firefighter has been suspended and the case has been turned over to the Detroit Police Department where an arrest could be made. AdHe wants to know who was at the party, who was drinking and who knew about it -- including department superiors.