DC firefighter injured by ladder truck while responding to fire

A firefighter in Washington, D.C. sustained serious injuries after being struck by a ladder truck on Thursday while responding to a structural fire. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. near Galveston Street SW, according to the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The department stated that the firefighter received medical treatment and was transported to a trauma center by helicopter, where he is currently in stable condition. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident. The firefighter involved is an adult male who was conscious and breathing after the accident. In a related note, a similar incident in 2017 led to updated safety guidelines for the department after a rookie firefighter suffered life-threatening injuries in a ladder truck accident.