Tag Archives: DWI

Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Illinois Over Apparatus Accident

The husband of a woman who died in an apparatus accident involving a Rockford, Illinois engine last March, has filed suit against the city and the apparatus driver. Ismael Mondragon filed suit as the administrator of Marta Sandoval Esquivias’ Estate as well as in his own name, against the city and firefighter Miguel Holland.

Mississippi EMT Charged with Driving Ambulance Under the Influence

An EMT for American Medical Response in Mississippi is facing DUI charges after a concerned citizen filmed and persuaded the ambulance driver to pull over last Saturday. The incident occurred while the ambulance was transporting a patient.

Lawsuit Filed Against Two Fire Departments Over Alcohol Related Death

Two Nebraska Fire Departments are facing a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a woman who died while in police custody with a blood alcohol level of 0.34 percent. The family of Danielle Renee Harbison filed suit yesterday naming the Bellevue Fire Department, the Papillion Fire and Rescue, as well as …

Indiana Volunteer Sentenced to Six Years In Prison for Fatal DUI That Killed Another Firefighter

A volunteer firefighter who struck and killed another volunteer firefighter at the scene of a previous accident, has been sentenced to six years in prison for drunk driving. Colby Blake was sentenced yesterday in Daviess County, Indiana.

Tennessee Appeals Court Rules Full Back Pay Proper for Firefighter Fired Over Mere Arrest

The City of Memphis has been ordered to provide “full back pay and benefits” to a firefighter who was wrongfully terminated in 2014 following a drunk driving arrest. Allen K. Wallace, a 13 year veteran of the Memphis Fire Department, was fired following his arrest on October 18, 2014.

Drinking Leads to Suspension of PA Fire Department

A Pennsylvania Township has suspended and decertified one of its volunteer fire companies because a majority of the members who responded to a run on December 14th were under the influence of alcohol. West Lebanon Township suspended and decertified Speedwell Fire Company...

Indiana Firefighter Charged With DUI in Response Incident That Killed Another Firefighter

One volunteer firefighter was killed and a second charged following a collision at the scene of an accident both were responding to in Daviess County. Members of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department and Cannelburg Volunteer Fire Department were responding to the incident when...

Texas Firefighter Suspended After DWI Crash

A Texas firefighter who reportedly was responding to an alarm, crashed into an occupied dwelling and is now facing charges of driving while intoxicated. Blake Stevens, a volunteer firefighter in La Porte, was arrested after his pickup truck slammed into a child’s bedroom last night

NY Police Officer Claims Retaliation For Arresting Assistant Fire Chief

A New York police officer who was terminated last month has filed a wrongful termination suit alleging he was dismissed in retaliation for his having arrested two well-connected men, including an assistant fire chief.

Silver Lining to San Francisco Ladder DUI Dismissal

In a ruling that seems to have surprised the media and many firefighters, the drunk driving case against San Francisco firefighter Michael Quinn has been dismissed. Quinn was driving a ladder truck that struck and nearly killed a motorcyclist, Jack Frazier, on June 29, 2013. A security camera captured the dramatic incident.

YCMTSU Kansas: Drunk Driving Fire Truck

A 24 year old female firefighter is accused of taking a fire truck on a joy ride last Saturday evening, something she may have even gotten away with had she not started talking on the radio. Chelsea Matthew is facing charges of driving under the influence after taking a Lincoln-Ottawa-Harrison Fire District brush unit for a ride without permission.

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