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Kenneth B. Ellerbe
Kenneth B. Ellerbe (April 10, 1960 – February 27, 2022) was an American firefighter who served as the fire chief of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department from January 1, 2011 to July 2, 2014. He was chosen by mayor-elect Vincent C. Gray in December 2010. From August 2009 to December 2010, Ellerbe was the Sarasota County fire chief. Early life and education Ellerbe was born on April 10, 1960, and was a native of the District of Columbia. He was the eldest of four children, with three brothers – Keenan, Kelton, and Kevin. Ellerbe was a 1978 graduate of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. He held a B.S. in public administration (1996) and an M.P.A. from the University of the District of Columbia (2006). He was pursuing a Ph.D. in political science from Howard University. Career Ellerbe first joined the DC Fire Department in 1982. After 27 years, Ellerbe joined Florida's Sarasota County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth B
Kenneth is an English given name and surname. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: ''Cainnech'' and '' Cináed''. The modern Gaelic form of ''Cainnech'' is ''Coinneach''; the name was derived from a byname meaning "handsome", "comely". A short form of ''Kenneth'' is '' Ken''. Etymology The second part of the name ''Cinaed'' is derived either from the Celtic ''*aidhu'', meaning "fire", or else Brittonic ''jʉ:ð'' meaning "lord". People :''(see also Ken (name) and Kenny)'' Places In the United States: * Kenneth, Indiana * Kenneth, Minnesota * Kenneth City, Florida In Scotland: * Inch Kenneth, an island off the west coast of the Isle of Mull Other * "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?", a song by R.E.M. * Hurricane Kenneth * Cyclone Kenneth Intense Tropical Cyclone Kenneth was the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in Mozambique since modern records began. The cyclone also caused significant damage in the Comoro Islands a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |