A Detroit fire captain was suspended Monday in connection with a car fire that killed a 25-year-old man on Christmas Eve, according to Local 4.
The Detroit firefighters' union staged a protest Monday morning outside the Detroit Fire Department's headquarters regarding charges that were expected to be issued from the fatal incident.
Fire officials said dispatch problems led to a delayed response to the car fire, Local 4 reported. The fire truck that eventually arrived at the scene had malfunctioning equipment and could not pump water, the station reported.
The fire captain -- whose name was not released -- was issued a 29-day suspension Monday in connection with the investigation, the station learned. Two dispatchers were previously suspended, according to Local 4. All three were expected to file appeals.
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