Report: 5 firefighters knew DC man had collapsed

Published February 21, 2014 6:37pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal investigation shows five District of Columbia firefighters were aware that a man had collapsed and needed medical attention across the street from a fire station, but none of them went to help.

The report was issued Friday by the city’s deputy mayor for public safety. It says one firefighter already is facing internal charges, and charges are pending against three others. A probationary firefighter also faces discipline.

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