An Atlanta firefighter has been hospitalized following a dramatic mishap between two fire apparatuses after responding to a call on Dearwood Drive and Third Avenue SW. The incident occurred shortly after the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) dealt with a reported structure fire on March 16. As crews were leaving the scene, disaster struck: a firefighter was caught in an accident involving their own vehicles.
Harrowing efforts were made by fellow first responders, who have been reported to quickly administer care to the injured firefighter. The swift action led to the victim being urgently rushed to the hospital where they are currently in stable condition, according to an AFRD statement.
While details on the nature of the accident remain scant, AFRD is undergoing a thorough investigation to decipher what went wrong in the moments leading up to the collision. The fire department has yet to release any information on potential factors that contributed to the incident or the exact condition of the firefighter.
