Firefighter, 21, Dies in 4-Story Fall at Party Just Days After Academy Graduation

Sadia D. Williams was “a dedicated employee, a rising professional, and a bright presence within our organization,” fire officials said

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  • A 21-year-old firefighter has died after falling from a four-story building while celebrating her recent graduation
  • Fire officials said Sadia D. Williams had just graduated from Cadet Class 27 on Friday, Aug. 22
  • Williams fell around 1 a.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 24, and died at a local hospital

A young firefighter has died while celebrating her recent graduation from the local firefighting academy.

Sadia D. Williams, a 21-year-old probationary firefighter, died while off duty on Sunday, Aug. 24, according to a statement shared by Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS.

Williams had just graduated from Cadet Class 27 on Friday, Aug. 22, officials said…

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