OFFICE OF VINCENT C.

GRAY
CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Takiyah “T.N.” Tate

February 28, 2022 ttate@dccouncil.us | (202) 705-2980

Councilmember Vincent C. Gray’s Statement on the

Death of Former D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe

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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