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Dave StatterMay 17, 2013

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TV station reports 5 to 6 paramedic ambulances in DC each day lack medics. Staffing shortage subject of hearing today.

The DC Fire & EMS Deptartment's paramedic shortage means an average of more than one third of it's 14 paramedic…

Dave StatterApr 16, 2013

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UPDATED – More questions about DC fire department’s readiness: Inspections sideline two reserve ladder trucks. City’s former emergency manager says fleet is a ‘true concern’.

Damaged cable on aerial ladder cited.

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Dave StatterApr 1, 2013

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Video: Citizen who lost son praises EMS response but blasts DC firefighters. Tells hearing they are ‘terrorists’ trying to make Chief Ellerbe look bad.

Alvin Bethea's testimony actually shows some progress made by the department after an ugly chapter that was opened 18-years-ago.

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Dave StatterMar 29, 2013

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UPDATED – News report: While apologizing to council for giving wrong info on reserve fleet, DC fire chief & dep. mayor again gave wrong info about reserve fleet.

At the same time DC Chief Ellerbe & Deputy Mayor Quander told council there were 4 fully stocked reserve ambulances…

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Dave StatterMar 28, 2013

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DC update: Chief & dep. mayor on hot seat. Ellerbe apologizes. 58 of 111 ambulances not operational. Firefighters union says fleet status is due to chief’s negligence.

Deputy Mayor Quander says agency has gone from a "fire department that sometimes handles medical calls", to a "mobile medical…

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Dave StatterMar 28, 2013

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DC update: Is Chief Ellerbe fire proof? Watch hearing live. Relatives of patients in high-profile cases scheduled to testify.

Hearing is at 11:30 AM EDT.

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Dave StatterMar 26, 2013

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DC update: Firefighters vote no confidence in Chief Kenneth Ellerbe. Still has support of mayor & deputy mayor but expected to face tough questioning at hearing this week.

Group of Ellerbe supporters mount protest at union hall.

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Dave StatterMar 22, 2013

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UPDATE – IG report on reserve fleet has columnist again asking what did the fire chief know & when did he know it?

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Dave StatterMar 21, 2013

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UPDATE: Read DC report. Deputy Mayor Quander cites 4 civilian medics & 3 firefighters for discipline in delayed help for police officer. Also, demoted lieutenant & 2 other firefighters want Chief Ellerbe fired.

Firefighters union says these are system problems.

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Dave StatterMar 21, 2013

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More from DC: ‘Confidential’ letter on staffing from Chief Rubin to Chief Ellerbe. Report says DC having trouble finding all its ambulances. EMS union head speaks. Details on another inspector general report of department.

Chief Rubin pointed out hiring restraints forced used of overtime that he was under extreme pressure to reduce.