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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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Really? All of the problems with the fire department in the Nation’s Capital & this is what the citizens are complaining about.
I have an idea how to quiet QuietDC.
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UPDATED – More apparatus & staffing issues in DC: Audit confirms major fleet problems. Council member’s visit to 911 center confirms ambo shortage. Mayor & chief say it’s out of context.
Council member Tommy Wells spent Monday morning in DC's 911 center and says he witnessed ambulance shortage first hand.
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