Residents and City Officials Seek Answers After Fire Truck Crash with Brightline Train
Investigation Underway
Residents and city officials in Delray Beach are searching for answers after a fire rescue truck crashed with a Brightline train on December 28, leaving 15 people injured, including four Delray Beach firefighters.
City Officials Hold Commission Meeting
City of Delray Beach officials held a commission meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the incident. During the meeting, Delray Beach Mayor Tom Carney emphasized that the city is committed to getting to the bottom of the crash.
"We are going to get all of the answers," said Carney.
Preliminary Report Raises Concerns
Delray Beach Vice Mayor Juli Casale brought up a recent preliminary report that revealed nearly a dozen firefighters have had issues with their licenses either being suspended, invalid, or expired. Casale questioned how many firefighters are currently working without a valid driver’s license.
Number of Unlicensed Firefighters Revealed
Delray Beach City Attorney Lynn Gelin revealed that 10 individuals, including firefighters and other fire department personnel, are working without a valid driver’s license. However, officials emphasized that the four men on the truck at the time of the accident did have valid driver’s licenses.
Fire Truck Driver and Crew on Paid Leave
The fire truck driver, David Wyatt, and three other senior staffers, including assistant chief Kevin Green, division chief Todd Lynch, and 20-year veteran Capt. Brian Fiery, have been placed on paid leave until the investigation is complete.
Investigation Ongoing
Three different agencies are investigating the crash. Officials have not yet released information on whether the injured firefighters were responding to a call at the time of the accident.
Conclusion
The investigation into the fire truck crash with the Brightline train is ongoing, and officials are committed to getting to the bottom of the incident. The city is working to ensure that all fire department personnel have valid driver’s licenses and are taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: How many people were injured in the crash?
A: 15 people were injured, including four Delray Beach firefighters.
Q: How many firefighters are working without a valid driver’s license?
A: 10 individuals, including firefighters and other fire department personnel, are working without a valid driver’s license.
Q: Were the four men on the truck at the time of the accident on their way to a call?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not yet released information on whether the injured firefighters were responding to a call at the time of the accident.
Q: What is the status of the fire truck driver and crew?
A: The fire truck driver and three other senior staffers have been placed on paid leave until the investigation is complete.
