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Video: Firefighter driving rig while on phone almost wrecks

The firefighter on the phone was racing to an emergency call; his partner helps him avoid a crash at nearly 60 mph

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orange County firefighter was caught on camera racing to an emergency call while on his cellphone, 9 Investigates learned.

It’s against county policy for all employees to use a cellphone while driving. Orange County firefighter Gary Stone nearly caused a crash that could’ve killed an innocent, unsuspecting driver, according to investigative reporter Daralene Jones

Jones uncovered the fact that it’s the second time this year Stone was caught using a cellphone behind the wheel.

Full story: Firefighter nearly crashes while talking on phone speeding to call