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The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department has begun an internal investigation based on video images of rescuers looking at a fatally shot man and then walking away without checking to see if the 21-year-old was still alive or already dead, according to a statement.
www.ajc.com“The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) remains fully committed to protecting the lives and property of everyone in our city through effective and timely emergency response," the department said, in part.
www.wsbtv.comAtlanta Continues to Maintain Fire Coverage While Modernizing Stations and Fleet ATLANTA— City leadership reaffirmed today that Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) operations remain active across the city as facility upgrades, apparatus improvements, and strategic deployment planning continue to strengthen emergency response coverage. “Atlanta’s firefighters deserve modern facilities, reliable equipment, and the support needed to protect residents in every neighborhood,” said Mayor Andre...
www.atlantaga.govFrom messy drama to new legislation, catch up on the most important moments from metro Atlanta's latest public meetings—and learn how they impact your life—all in five minutes or less.
canopyatlanta.orgAtlanta city officials are addressing a need for some upgraded fire engines.
www.fox5atlanta.comAuthorities say a police officer has been killed and another seriously wounded in a shootout at a suburban Atlanta hotel
abcnews.go.comThe department also reached a new level of responsiveness on fire emergencies, meeting the accreditation requirements of the Center for Public Safety Excellence for a fully staffed fire apparatus arriving at a location within five minutes 82 percent of the time, up from 65 percent in 2010. This equates to increases in rescues of entrapped victims before irreversible harm occurs and reduction in property loss by reducing fire spread. … Additional AFRD accomplishments in the last year include: •...
www.atlantaga.govFire Department officials said they were aware of concerns about service readiness.
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