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Doing the wrong thing for the wrong reasons haunts fire chief candidate 8 years later
The scandal that should have kept Kenneth Ellerbe from being DC chief makes news again
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IG report confirms DC did not have sick-out last New Year’s Eve. Blames management on department’s staffing issues.
Read entire report on DC's staffing woes.
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DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe’s supporters rally. Point out that no one asked for Dennis Rubin’s resignation.
Reporter Paul Wagner: "One by one the members of the group expressed their displeasure with the way the city council…
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More DC news: Paramedic coverage in neighborhoods reduced to handle July 4th events. $12 million lawsuit over delayed New Year’s response. Fire truck breaks down on way to fire. Chief says he’s not resigning.
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DC fire chief responds to call for resignation. His bosses blame previous administration & say Ellerbe isn’t going anywhere.
Media tip of the day: Stand still when talking to reporters.
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DC Councilmember Mary Cheh says Chief Kenneth Ellerbe should resign. Read letter.
Cheh say Ellerbe no long has confidence of the people of the District of Columbia.
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UPDATED – Read DC Council’s scathing report on state of fire & EMS in the Nation’s Capital. Committee expected to vote down Chief Ellerbe’s EMS redeployment plan today.
Council member Tommy Wells says appoving Chief Ellerbe's plan could have "could have serious consequences for public safety".
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Video: Citizen who lost son praises EMS response but blasts DC firefighters. Tells hearing they are ‘terrorists’ trying to make Chief Ellerbe look bad.
Alvin Bethea's testimony actually shows some progress made by the department after an ugly chapter that was opened 18-years-ago.
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UPDATED – News report: While apologizing to council for giving wrong info on reserve fleet, DC fire chief & dep. mayor again gave wrong info about reserve fleet.
At the same time DC Chief Ellerbe & Deputy Mayor Quander told council there were 4 fully stocked reserve ambulances…
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