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Navy Yard rampage update: TV station questions DC paramedic staffing. Efforts of U.S. Park Police crew highlighted.
TV station reports seven medic units and two paramedic engine companies did not have paramedics on board Monday when shooting…
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DC update: Firefighter/Paramedic Botwin speaks out about desk duty as investigation is underway over HIPAA concerns over staffing letter.
Botwin says he is buzzing in people at headquarters rather than serving the citizens as a paramedic.
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UPDATED: One less paramedic on DC’s streets. FF/PM Jon Botwin under HIPAA investigation after staffing shortage letter to council.
Botwin barred from patient contact.
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Your DC update: Chief Ellerbe gets rid of another dep. chief in charge of apparatus maintenance. Council member reacts to paramedic’s letter.
Deputy Chief John Donnelly transferred and demoted to battalion chief.
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DC paramedic warns City Council of ‘dire situation’. Explains impact of paramedic shortage on death of little girl.
Letter says closest paramedic resources were downgraded from ALS to BLS because of shortages.
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