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DETROIT – 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.

Hawkins’ 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 – 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.