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UPDATED: Scores of firefighters in DCFD garb show for mayor's speech. No comment from Chief Ellerbe on spokesman Lon Walls' claims that previous protest was 'racist act'.
EMS union president thinks firefighter 24-hour shifts should go.
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DC Fire Spokesman Lon Walls calls firefighters' protest of Chief Ellerbe a 'racist act'. Posts thoughts on Facebook & Twitter.
Are firefighters who protest DC fire chief racists?
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UPDATE: DC firefighters receive official warning about protests at Mayor's speech. Union president cites first amendment. Spokesman tells City Paper directive did not come from the chief, but tells Post it would be frowned upon.
Did deputy chief issue order on his own? Chief's spokesman tells reporter Ellerbe did not send out such a directive.
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A new uniform order from DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe has Lt. Robert Alvarado again publicly calling him out. Says fifth change in a year is 'unconscionable' & shows 'lack of leadership.'
Chief now says no unmarked outerwear. Calls it a homeland security threat.
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DC firefighter who was seriously burned last year publicly disputes Chief Kenneth Ellerbe over logo order. Lt. Robert Alvarado: 'All we are asking is to be is dealt with fairly'.
Lt. Alvarado tells reporter he expects to be disciplined over speaking out.
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