Friday, October 19 2012 8:22 PM EDT2012-10-20 00:22:23 GMT
Last week we reported a Detroit paramedic had been charged by fire brass for giving a donated blanket away to a man. Friday, blankets from around the globe arrived at fire headquarters.
Last week we reported a Detroit paramedic had been charged by fire brass for giving a donated blanket away to a man. The internet burned with international outrage. Friday, blankets from around the globe arrived at fire headquarters.
Monday, October 15 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-10-15 21:39:26 GMT
FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff reported a Detroit medic was written up for giving a blanket to an elderly man. Now the city is calling the story "blatantly false", but LeDuff says it's the city that's blurring the facts.
Last week, FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff reported a Detroit medic was written up for giving a blanket to an elderly man as he watched his home burn. Now the city is calling the story "blatantly false", but LeDuff says it's the city that's blurring the facts.
Wednesday, October 10 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-10-10 21:50:17 GMT
A Detroit paramedic says he is in trouble for breaking the rules. His offense? Giving a cold man a blanket. Top brass tell us employees must have permission to hand out "department property".
A Detroit paramedic says he is in trouble for breaking the rules. His offense? Giving a cold man a blanket. Top brass tell us employees must have permission to hand out "department property", but that blanket was one of many donated to the department to help people in need.
By FOX 2 News Staff
DETROIT -- Detroit Fire Commissioner Don Austin says paramedic Jeff Gaglio is not being punished for giving a man a blanket.
"Paramedic Gaglio was disciplined by the City's EMS division for failing to follow Fire Department reporting policy, not for providing a blanket to a citizen in need," Austin said in a statement Tuesday. "Paramedic Gaglio properly provided a blanket to a citizen who was burned out of his home on September 18, 2012. However, Paramedic Gaglio was cited, with an official departmental document, for failing to follow Department policy related to inventory accounting for an ambulance. Paramedic Gaglio has not and will not be suspended."
"It is the Fire Department's policy to assist the public in any way possible, including comfort in times of need; definitive care for the injured and ill; transportation to medical facilities; and protection from risk hazards to the greatest possible extent," he continued. "The members of the Detroit Fire Department are compassionate EMS personnel and fire fighters who are committed to protecting the safety of the citizens of Detroit and the public at large."
Last week, Gaglio told FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff, "I'm being punished for giving a man a blanket, something that would seem like a common, every day courtesy. Something that any man or woman would do in the City of Detroit, give a freezing man a blanket. I'm being punished for it."
Mayor Dave Bing's office then issued a statement challenging LeDuff's report. "The only reprimand Mr. Gaglio has received involves his failure to inform his supervisor after the fact," the statement said.
Meanwhile, LeDuff says he stands by his story.
"Isn't that what the guy's charging documents say?" LeDuff said in his report on Monday. "Specifically violation of 5.15 -- loaning, selling or giving away departmental property."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
