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Report cites ‘locker room talk’ & Boston Fire Department’s unwelcoming attitude toward women
Mayor commits to report's recommendations, including hiring more women
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If you are firefighter’s child should you get inside track on hiring?
Newspaper report says stats show relatives have edge in L.A. County FD hiring
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Hired despite 10 arrests, documents show mayor’s son has a dismal record as a firefighter
Controversy in Garden Grove, CA centers around one firefighter
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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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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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News report: Angry DC fire chief grabs smartphone out of hands of firefighter after ambulance burns.
News report indicates DC Fire & EMS Department Chief Kenneth Ellerbe, upset that photos of a burning ambulance were on…
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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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