Press Release: Councilmember Vincent C. Gray’s Statement on the Death of Former D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe

News Release — Ward 7 DC Council member Vincent Gray

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          

February 28, 2022      

Contact: Takiyah “T.N.” Tate

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ward 7 Councilmember and Chair of the District of Columbia Council’s Committee on Health, Vincent C. Gray, released the following statement on the death of former D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe:

“This past weekend, former D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and former colleagues,” said Gray.

“Chief Ellerbe served our city and led FEMS through a period of fundamental change that improved emergency response and created a safer District of Columbia for every resident. It was my honor to appoint Ellerbe to lead FEMS and a great pleasure to work with him.”

“Chief Ellerbe served our city for 31 years. He held many positions in Fire and Emergency Medical Services and was its chief from 2011 to 2014,” said Gray.

“Ken retired to Ward 7, where he was a pillar of our community. We will all miss Ken, and will honor his memory with our gratitude for his service.”

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