Off-Duty DC Firefighter Was Shot and Dialed 911, but No One Picked Up
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A DC firefighter was shot while off-duty and dialed 911, but their call wasn't answered, highlighting potential issues with the emergency response system; the single comment on the story raises concerns about the incident.
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OutOfHereAuthor
3 months ago
Never go to a city (in the US) where they don't reliably pick up 911. It's not worth the risk to life. It's a shame that the capital of the US is on this list.
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