Everything we know about the recent drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters
Whistleblower says incidents are part of widespread problem
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DETROIT – There have been two separate drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters recently.
The first incident happened on Feb. 21 when the operator of Squad 6, a heavy rescue engine, smashed into a parked car on Detroit’s east side while responding to a call about a woman who was sick. The firefighter was screened for alcohol and the department said he tested over the legal limit.
Sources said that that firefighter and his crew were at a retirement and promotions party at Engine House 50 when the call came in. Sources said that alcohol was being consumed at that party.
Police said the three victims were traveling eastbound on Schoolcraft in a Chevy Malibu when someone inside a gray or silver Dodge Durango fired shots while traveling next to them.
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.