Posts Tagged: Dennis Rubin
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Chief Rubin Now 11-0
This just in…. the judge in a controversial whistleblower lawsuit filed by two former DC fire investigators has ruled in favor of the DC Fire Department and former Fire Chief Dennis Rubin.
The decision came this morning in the case of Gregory Bowyer…
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Ruling says case of DC EMT fired in 1997 to live on. Court allows suit over failing to reinstate & provide back pay eight-years-ago to continue.
A long road with many twists after EMT Steven Steinberg claimed he was wrongfully terminated 15-years-ago.
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Thank you Dennis Rubin! More than three-years later former DC fire chief confirms STATter911.com’s reporting was accurate.
In FireEngineering.com article Dennis Rubin admits the flow of news at Metro crash was shut down in anticipation of mayor's press conference. When STATter911.com reported that in 2009 Rubin said it wasn't true.
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Dennis Rubin and DC Fire Win Another One
A jury in the District of Columbia has ruled in favor of former Fire Chief Dennis Rubin and the DC Fire Department in the highly controversial lawsuit, Theresa Cusick v. District of Columbia. Cusick was the former General Counsel for DCFD.
Back in 200…
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DC Prevails in Discrimination Suit
A decision handed down today in US District Court for the District of Columbia is not going make the Rubin-haters in DC very happy, but its another ruling in favor of former Fire Chief Dennis Rubin.
The case involved the termination of a Black female …
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Judge rules psych eval ordered for former DC fire captain legitimate. Throws out Vanessa Coleman’s lawsuit. Another DC fire whistleblower suit in court.
One whistleblower suit against DC thrown out & another goes to court.
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Most Sued Fire Chief Now 8-0 in Jury Trials
Fire Chief Dennis Rubin is one of the most forward thinking chiefs of this era (hey… you guys from DC and Atlanta… yeah you… put down those rocks… hear me out… you too Hookman). Dennis Rubin is also the most sued fire chief of this era… at le…
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DC lieutenant’s lawsuit against TV station tossed out by judge under new anti-SLAPP law. Dave thinks this was a case of poor journalism.
The reporter was asking the right questions, but not to the right person.
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Dennis Rubin sues DC over retirement. Councilmember Mendelson scoffs at The Rube wanting more money.
Rubin says city didn't contribute 14 percent each year to his retirement.
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You’ve spilled something there on your shirt, Chief.
Talking the Chief into having a good idea takes talent. Here's a conversation overheard this week at a Midwestern fire department between Bobby, the Training Officer and his Chief.
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Going Forward in the Fire Service
I am often reluctant to write about commercial business ventures in my blogs and other platforms as I am sensitive to the trusted relationship between a writer and their readers, and leary about self-promotion. Thus I have delayed writing this post for q…
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Facebook fine: Paramedic and lieutenant in Memphis suspended over posting of young patient’s picture.
Memphis Fire Department says it is a violation of its policies.
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New Training Opportunities
Everybody got some regulah? Grab a seat.
Today I want to talk about some new training opportunities that will be coming our way. And by "our way" I mean close to home. There's a new fire and EMS training company in the market and…
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Inspector General’s report says DC deputy fire chief violated city rules in controversial fire engine & ambulance donation. Read entire report.
Controversial donation sparked a number of reports.
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Blizzard 2011: Chicago firefighter punched. CFD snowmobile in action. Plus more stuck rigs.
Snowmobile makes an EMS run and a look at some snowbound fire engines.
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Blog of the Year Winners and Chief Billy Hayes New Show on Firefighter Netcast Live Tonight
Tonight's lineup on Firefighter Netcast includes the announcement of the Black Diamond Boots Fire & EMS Blog of the Year Winners as well as a brand new show hosted by Chief Billy Hayes.
Tune in tonight (February 2, 2011) at 9pm EST for a live show.
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The Rube exits: Listen to Chief Dennis Rubin’s farewell message to the DC Fire & EMS Department.
Early morning message played over department's radio system.
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New DC fire chief shows up on thewatchdesk.com. Kenneth Ellerbe has a message for those he will be leading & also responds to Fire Chief’s Wilmoth.
Man picked to lead DC fire responds directly to his critics.
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More on DC’s new fire chief: WTOP Radio discovers tax problem; Kenneth Ellerbe meets the press; Fire Chief’s Wilmoth questions the appointment.
Radio station says Ellerbe took Homestead Tax Credit while in Florida.
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DC firefighter on paid leave for two years now under arrest. Natalie Overton Williams charged with fraud.
Up until now Natalie Overton Williams had been on paid administrative leave.
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DC firefighter paid for not showing up to work for more than two years. Part of a 2008 corruption probe.
Union blames attitude of the administration and says this should have been resolved long ago.
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DC Fire Chief Dennis Rubin tells friends he is moving on. Last day is January 2 as new administration takes over.
The Rube expects to do consulting work after leaving the DC Fire & EMS Department.
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30 black firefighters file discrimination lawsuit against DC’s Rubin & two assistant chiefs. Claim bias in discipline & promotion.
Federal lawsuit filed on Friday.
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World Trade Center steel mission to the Nation’s Capital aborted. Organizer’s cite Chief Dennis Rubin’s schedule as a problem. Fire department says scheduling is only one of many issues.
New York group says situation with DC is "sad on so many levels". DC Fire & EMS Department says no official request had been made.
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