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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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25-years-ago today: DC’s firefighters, EMTs & medics steal the spotlight away from the turmoil & controversy gripping the department.
Jackie Kotei knows she has a lot to be thankful for.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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