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DC fire chief: Truck crew made ‘honest mistake’ delaying help to man in cardiac arrest
It took almost 19-minutes to get help to dying man
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More DC problems – 19 minutes to get help to cardiac arrest victim
Ladder truck at scene leaves after confusion over 2 different calls
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Fireground radio traffic: Detroit heavy rescue transports two little boys from house fire due to lack of EMS. One dead, one critical.
Commissioner Don Austin holds rare press conference to defend response.
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TV news report says DC ambulance crew drove past house to nearby fire station to get crew there to take call. Report of 15 minute delay.
DC Fire & EMS Department officials confirm units switched on call but haven't explained why.
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