(Washington, DC) My review of the incidents and circumstances of a medical call in the 3800 block of Gramercy Street, NW last Friday night (January 6) is complete. What follows is a list of findings.

First, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. David Rosenbaum. This is a tragedy that has touched many people. I want to assure everyone that everything possible was done to attend to Mr. Rosenbaum’s injuries.

At 9:30 pm, Engine 20 and Ambulance 18 were dispatched to the above-mentioned location for an adult male in medical distress. The circumstances were unknown, and the caller indicated that the patient was conscious. Appropriately, basic life-support units were dispatched. As it happens, Ambulance 18, which was at Providence Hospital, 1150 Varnum Street, NE, was the closest appropriate transport unit to respond.

Firefighter/EMTs on Engine 20 were there in less than five minutes and did deliver pre-hospital care while awaiting the arrival of the ambulance. Ambulance 18 arrived approximately 23 minutes after being dispatched. Our personnel conducted four medical assessments on Mr. Rosenbaum. At no time did he present symptoms or detectable injuries that would cause first responders to request the addition of advanced life support resources.

Mr. Rosenbaum was transported immediately to Howard University Hospital and was transferred to the care of that facility. He arrived at 10:18 pm, 48 minutes after units were first dispatched. Based on the transport priority designation in this incident, DC Fire/EMS protocols gave our personnel discretion in selecting the hospital.

Our operational review indicates that appropriate measures were taken and EMS providers met all standards of care as outlined in our protocols.