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No sabotage in DC ambulance fires. Police confirm what fire investigators reported weeks ago.
Deputy mayor had been concerned that something untoward was happening.
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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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UPDATED: DC announces new ambulances, firefighters & medics. ALS training program plans fall apart. Chief here to stay.
One reporter says Chief Ellerbe's portion of press conference sounded as if he was giving a resignation speech, but Mayor…
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DC update: Washington Post editorial again backs Chief Ellerbe. TV station gets documents that confirms department’s staffing issues.
Despite all the headlines, The Washington Post Editorial Board doesn't waver in its defence of Chief Ellerbe.
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UPDATE: Assault complaint filed against DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe. Firefighter says his cellphone forcibly taken after ambulance burned.
Chief Ellerbe previously told reporters tbat he "asked" to see the firefighter's phone.
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DC update: Fire investigators determined ambulance fires were accidental before deputy mayor called for police investigation.
Deputy Mayor Paul Quander had fire investigators recuse themselves from task force after their initial findings.
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Getting uglier in DC: Deputy Mayor strongly defends getting police on the burning ambulances case. Union shows picture of street sign being used as an engine heat shield.
Deputy Mayor Paul Quander: "How many instances are you aware of where two fire engines or two fire apparatuses have…
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