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"Every member of [the fire department] is held to a standard of performance, and those standards are universal," says Paul Quander, the District's deputy mayor for public safety and justice.](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2013/09/05/9_4_2013_ethics-041-111513518201_mugshot_four_by_three_c0-31-375-249_s400x233.jpg?53daf4f4455d77f691eecf8b50f0ff5d715508df)
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Mr. Quander said the assignments will not take firefighters from their regular duties and that they will not act as police.
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Paul Quander, deputy mayor for public safety, said all D.C. government employees have a responsibility to look out for residents.
