Posts Categorized: Iaff
DC hearing shows different views on how to handle peak EMS demand & medic shortage. Chief Ellerbe has second thoughts after communications director blocks press.
DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe quickly figures standing and talking works better than running and blocking.
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TV station reports 5 to 6 paramedic ambulances in DC each day lack medics. Staffing shortage subject of hearing today.
The DC Fire & EMS Deptartment's paramedic shortage means an average of more than one third of it's 14 paramedic ambulances can't be properly staffed each day.
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13 Cleveland firefighters indicted for paying co-workers to cover shifts. Relieved of duty after felony charges of theft.
All expected to be suspended without pay in "caddying" scandal.
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Facebook problems in the Nation’s Capital. Five DC firefighters taken off the street for comments about police.
Picture and comments about off-duty traffic stop by DC Police lead to investigation.
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Live coverage of funeral for Battalion Chief Michael Goodwin, Philadelphia Fire Department.
Funeral scheduled to being at noon.
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Arrangements for Capt. Michael R. Goodwin Sr., Philadelphia Fire Department, Ladder 27.
IAFF Local 22 has details on arrangements for Capt. Goodwin.
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Raw video: Philadelphia fire that took the life of Capt. Michael Goodwin, Ladder 27.
Bystander video from last night's deadly fire in Philadelphia.
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UPDATED: Philadephia Fire Department Capt. Michael Goodwin, Ladder 27, killed in collapse at fabric shop. Firefighter Andrew Godlewski burned trying to save captain. Watch press conference.
Captain dies a few days from year anniversary of Kensington fire and collapse that killed Lt. Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney.
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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 ready to go, look what Ambulance 16 found.
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DC update: Is Chief Ellerbe fire proof? Watch hearing live. Relatives of patients in high-profile cases scheduled to testify.
Hearing is at 11:30 AM EDT.
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UPDATE: Read DC report. Deputy Mayor Quander cites 4 civilian medics & 3 firefighters for discipline in delayed help for police officer. Also, demoted lieutenant & 2 other firefighters want Chief Ellerbe fired.
Firefighters union says these are system problems.
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Latest from DC: Preview of findings in EMS delay. Details on why three ambulances didn’t respond to police officer down.
Official findings scheduled to be released at regularly scheduled press conference by Mayor Vince Gray.
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DC Mayor’s spokesman: ‘previous administration left city unprepared’ and says fire department was ‘neglected’.
Council Chairmen Mendelson calls bad information fire chief gave city council about the fleet an 'embarrassment'.
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Reporter ambushes DC’s Deputy Mayor & still can’t get answers on fire department fleet. Union believes ladders untested since 2009.
Reporter points out Chief Ellerbe was part of committee urging for healthy reserve fleet of ladder trucks following deaths of two firefighters.
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Like Mayor Vince Gray, Washington Post Editorial Board has confidence in Chief Kenneth Ellerbe. Supports EMS redeployment & shift change.
Post had previously supported getting rid of 24 hour shifts for firefighters.
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Jack Be Nimble: The Apocalypse That Is East St. Louis IL
How many firefighters can your CITY turn out to battle a structure fire? East St. Louis IL settles for SIX.
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Controversy all around, DC’s Mayor says he has confidence in Fire Chief Ellerbe. Deputy Mayor wants to know why 10 ambulances were out of service when cop needed help.
We have the latest news coverage and there's lots of it tonight.
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DC Update: Police union says no to Mayor Gray’s event because of fire chief’s White House flap. Councilmember wants IG to probe cadet harassment charge.
Two of three stories Chief Ellerbe says were inacurately reported last week continue to make news.
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What’s going on in Florida? Scathing reports about Flagler Beach & Miami Beach fire departments.
Allegations of corruption, bribery & more in Miami Beach. Report confirms drinking by chief & others & fire department civil war in Flagler Beach.
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Must read memo: Detroit Fire bans firefighters from climbing city’s aerial ladders unless immediate life threat. Ladders out of compliance with NFPA testing requirements.
Only exception is immediate life threat to the public or firefighters.
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Firefighters say bad haircut investigation a ‘witch hunt’. Whistle blown by citizen on Orange County, CA probie hazing.
Complaint came when probies showed up at In-N-Out Burger with some really bad haircuts.
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DC ambulance struck near hospital. Car overturns, catches fire killing driver.
Two firefighters reported to have non-life threatening injuries.
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‘When seconds count, we’re only minutes away’. TV reporter Charlie LeDuff gives a status update on the Detroit Fire Department.
Mayor Dave Bing's office tells LeDuff they won't talk to him "Because we don't like your show". But the reporter gets the former mayor who is on trial to speak.
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How Much Is a Firefighter Worth? NPR’s look at the closing of Contra Costa, CA firehouses sums up battle many firefighters face across the country.
A look at the public's perception of firefighters during bad economic times and the amount of money citizens are willing to pay for safety.
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Commentary: Chicago TV anchor says honor Capt. Herbie Johnson by giving CFD firefighters a contract.