St. Louis Fire Chief Sherman George Loses His Job.
George (the city's first African American Fire Chief) has been demoted and replaced by a deputy Chief, Steve Kotraba.
Hear Audio Blurb From KMOX Radio
Report on Chief George and his response from KTVI TV
Hear a more detailed discussion on the removal of Sherman George, via the Paul Harris radio program.
Paul Harris talks with Wayne Luster of FIRE and Chris Molitor of Local 73 about the demotion of Sherman George to Deputy Chief of the St. Louis Fire Department.
LISTEN HERE
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