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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mark Burr's Story Updated

My name is Mark Burr and I am a former Firefighter with the D.C. Fire and E.M.S. Department. I witnessed a violent attack on two of my co-workers and was asked to lie about this incident by two of my commanding officers. I refused to lie and have suffered through harassment, threats to my career, and even great humiliation. I have witnessed one man by the name of Lt. Lehan strike fear in the hearts of many because of who he is affiliated with. With that in mind he has performed some of the most unprofessional actions in the department without any penalty. This is the same man who was after my position because I am not afraid to defend myself and did not comply to sustain his lie or program.

I have been recently processed for termination with no option to resign from the D.C. Fire and E.M.S. Department. The grounds for my termination are under the false accusation of drug use late last year during my annual physical. My rights as a citizen and government employee were violated by the D.C. Fire and E.M.S. Dept. for them to accomplish this goal. I have not received a fair trial nor was given any assistance by Local 36 union besides initiating a grievance arguing the execution of Bulletin 5 and its validity.

The Fire Department has sanctioned my removal without being able to prove me at fault. The transcripts speak for themselves. My medical records were not investigated and all testing documentation were not provided by the D.C. Fire and E.M.S. Department to validate their claim. I am seeking justice in my cause and for my fellow co-workers who have been wronged by this corrupt system. Attached to this email is my story. I hope you will read and decide for yourself. Feel free to respond; your thoughts and future actions are appreciated.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

It looks like you were High on drugs when you wrote this. Next time have momma type for you!!

Anonymous said...

I guess the DCFD will try and RAILROAD this guy too ! ! ! !


Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR CALVERT COUNTY - CRIMINAL SYSTEM
Case Number: 3O00036354Tracking No:081001557840
Case Type: CRIMINAL
District Code: 04Location Code:01
Document Type: WARRANTIssued Date:08/19/2008
Case Status: ACTIVE

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Defendant Information
Defendant Name: SNEED, TONY DALE
Race: BLACK, AFRICAN AMERICAN
Sex: MHeight:600Weight:210DOB:04/17/1961

Address: 15703 GLASTONBURY WAY
City: UPPER MARLBOROState:MDZip Code:20774 - 0000

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Court Scheduling Information
Trial Date: 09/22/2008Trial Time:01:00 PMRoom:01
Trial Type: PRELIMINARY HEARING
Trial Location:200 DUKE STREET PRINCE FREDERICK20678-4136
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Charge and Disposition Information

(Each Charge is listed separately. The disposition is listed below the Charge)

Charge No: 001Description:RAPE SECOND DEGREE
Statute: CR.3.304Description:RAPE SECOND DEGREE
Amended Date: CJIS Code:2 1103MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 08/09/2008 To: 08/09/2008 Victim Age:

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Charge No: 002Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE
Statute: CR.3.307Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date: CJIS Code:3 3600MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 08/09/2008 To: 08/09/2008 Victim Age:

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Charge No: 003Description:ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE
Statute: CR.3.203Description:ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE
Amended Date: CJIS Code:1 1415MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 08/09/2008 To: 08/09/2008 Victim Age:

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Charge No: 004Description:SEX OFFENSE FOURTH DEGREE
Statute: CR.3.308Description:SEX OFFENSE FOURTH DEGREE
Amended Date: CJIS Code:4 3600MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 08/09/2008 To: 08/09/2008 Victim Age:

Anonymous said...

WOW, Captain Tony Sneed can thank soon to be terminated DCFD employee Mark Burr for this personal information being posted.

WOW!

Anonymous said...

how is it personal. all criminal records are public record any way, unless you are an informant.
so get over it their better things to talk about.

Anonymous said...

Hey ERASE - GOOD call on these guys !!!!!!!!!!!

Two DC Firefighters have been named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Capitol Hill Exchange Club. For extraordinary valor, the firefighters were officially recognized during a breakfast meeting this morning.



Sgt. Daniel McCoy was honored for his actions in an apartment fire on June 6, 2007, where two children were rescued. McCoy entered a smoke-filled apartment in the 2400 block of Alabama Ave., SE, where an active fire threatened the lives of two young boys. McCoy was able to battle past fire in the kitchen area to a back bedroom, where the boys lay sleeping. He brought both children out of the building to the waiting treatment of EMS and subsequent transport to the hospital, where they made a full recovery.



Lt. Richard Lehan, working as the officer on Truck 17, entered a home in the 5000 block D Street, NE on February 13th of last year. He quickly located an adult female and removed her from the smoke-filled apartment. He then re-entered the building and located a child, whom he quickly removed to safety.



“There are four members of our community who are alive today because of the actions of Lt. Lehan and Sgt. McCoy,” said Fire & EMS Chief Dennis L. Rubin, who assisted in the presentations of awards of commemorative plaques and $200 for each firefighter recognized.



The Capitol Hill Exchange Club honors firefighters every year for exceptional work on behalf of the citizens and visitors of the nation’s capital

Anonymous said...

i can give you a list of a dozen firemen that currently use illegal drugs and have not been fired. there is a reason there drug screenings do not happen on a regular basis!

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