Baltimore Fire Fighter Probie Death Investigation

(Updated March 16, 2007) – The February 9 death of Baltimore, MD Local 734 member and fire recruit Racheal M. Wilson, 29, during a training exercise has sparked an intensive investigation.

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Morale low, fireman says, The Baltimore Sun (03/16/07)
Fired trainer: Brass knew of ‘live burn,’ The Examiner (03/07/07)
Burning Issue: City Fire Department emails raise questions, The Baltimore Sun (03/02/07)
Fallen recruit receives posthumous promotion, The Examiner (02/27/07)
Union president's fiery message defends 'the nineteen', The Examiner (02/27/07)
Recruits death may mar reputation of Fire Department, The Baltimore Sun (02/25/07)
Fire Department report details events and mistakes that led to recruit's death, The Baltimore Sun (02/24/07)
Fire academy head sacked, The Baltimore Sun (02/23/07)
Mayor 'upset' by city fire death, The Baltimore Sun (02/22/07)
Safety ignored in fire exercise, The Baltimore Sun (02/21/07)
Dixon: 'Concerns' about fire chief's leadership, The Baltimore Sun (02/21/07)