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ACLU asks DC chief about desk duty for FF/Paramedic Jon Botwin over letter to City Council.
The ACLU has a long history of winning freedom of speech cases for DC firefighters.
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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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