Medic 1 ran out of gas Archives

Dave StatterAug 27, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 23, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 21, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 19, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 18, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 17, 2013

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A bizarre DC update: Ellerbe wanted Rubin’s ‘head on a stick’. The Rube finally uses Ellerbe’s name and he gets back-up from his own arch-enemy. Oh yes, and there is some real news.

It's getting stranger and stranger in DC.

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Dave StatterAug 14, 2013

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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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Dave StatterAug 14, 2013

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DC fire chief speaks. Chief Ellerbe talks at length about fleet problems on live TV this morning.

DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG Do you want to sell a rig? Click HERE to find out how with…

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Dave StatterAug 13, 2013

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UPDATE: DC deputy mayor wants cops to investigate today’s two ambulance fires. Fourth vehicle fire since July 4th for DC Fire & EMS.

Chief Ellerbe tells reporters it is being investigated.

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Dave StatterAug 12, 2013

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UPDATED: DC Medic unit protecting President runs out of gas. Also, a scratch your head type PIO statement on staffing shortages.

Dave wonders if the PIO's statement on staffing shortages may also explain a paramedic ambulance that runs out of fuel…