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Latest from DC: Like Detroit, ladder trucks in Nation’s Capital not inspected. Chief says lack of reserves last year is the reason.
No indication if DC will take Detroit's solution and keep firefighters off aerial ladders unless there is an imminent life…
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What did the fire chief know & when did he know it? Washington City Paper raises questions about deputy chief’s retirement & Chief Ellerbe’s knowledge of faulty fleet list.
Department spokesman says he doesn't know and can't answer when Chief Ellerbe learned of faulty reserve fleet list.
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Your nightly DC reader: New deputy chief in charge of apparatus faces cameras in absence of chief & deputy mayor.
Reporter brings up concern of unsecured apparatus stored on streets around maintenance shop.
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UPDATE – DC fire chief admits bad information about fleet given to city council. Ellerbe says maintenance chief at fault will retire. Thanks union for bringing it to light despite mayor’s aide saying IAFF is ‘fabricating’ apparatus stories.
TV report says many rigs listed in reserve are unusable or have been sold. Ellerbe says deputy fire chief at…
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