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FEMS – DCFD update: Chief Ellerbe tells reporter concerns that term 'FEMS' is derogatory is one reason for delay.
Openly gay firefighter says tradition of "DCFD" along with "FEMS" other meaning are reasons not to change the acronym.
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'FEMS' name topic of hearing. DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe questioned by City Council over logo change. Also, questions about NFPA compliant uniforms come same day five firefighters are burned.
Council member wants to know what Rubin administration did with money budgeted for safer uniforms.
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The anti-FEMS/pro-DCFD movement gets an ally and a bill. But look at what the cops got.
One press release and two very different stories about DC City Council bills impacting public safety agencies.
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