Fire Law Podcast: DC Battalion Chief’s Demotion Reversed

In this podcast District of Columbia Battalion Chief Richard Sterne explains the circumstances surrounding his demotion by Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe for not finding two officers guilty of charges at a disciplinary hearing. Curt Varone and DC Attorney Jim Pressler review the facts, the law and the politics behind the scene in the Nation’s Capitol.

DC Judge Restores Rank to Battalion Chief that Ellerbe Demoted

An administrative law judge for the District of Columbia has overturned the demotion of Battalion Chief Richard Sterne, who was punished by Chief Kenneth Ellerbe for not finding two officers guilty of charges at a disciplinary hearing.

Premature Fire Law Headlines – Where’s the Beef

There are two stories in the fire law news today that – beyond grabbing headlines – give me pause to discuss because there does not seem to be enough detail to go much beyond media reports. Both cases are bound ...

DC Failure to Act Update

The family of the man who died last January across the street from a DC firehouse had a chance to confront Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe last night at a neighborhood meeting. Cecil Mills had a heart attack across the street ...

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Fire Law Podcast: DC Battalion Chief’s Demotion Reversed

DC Judge Restores Rank to Battalion Chief that Ellerbe Demoted

Premature Fire Law Headlines – Where’s the Beef

DC Failure to Act Update