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DC Fire and EMS delays under investigation

The firefighters’ union and chief disagree over what is to blame for the delays

By Sherri Ly
myFOXdc.com

WASHINGTON — D.C.'s embattled Fire and EMS department is facing more scrutiny. FOX 5 has uncovered continued problems with emergency responders taking too long. At least a dozen incidents are under investigation for what appear to be slow response times.

The department has been under fire since last month, when it took more than 20 minutes for an ambulance to reach an injured police officer.

The firefighters’ union and chief disagree over what is to blame for the delays. In an email to key fire officials, the chief suggested some of the delays may be intentional.

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