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Fire Inspector Demoted For Accepting Hockey Ticket

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By ELLEN GEDALIUS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 16, 2008

TAMPA - TAMPA - A longtime fire inspector has been demoted to firefighter because he accepted a hockey ticket from a company whose work is inspected by the fire marshal's office.

Carlos Llerandi is the third fire inspector caught up in a probe into whether inspectors inappropriately accepted gifts from Advanced Engineered Systems, a company that installs fire alarm systems in large buildings.

Llerandi confirmed he accepted a ticket, according to city records. On Tuesday, he was demoted to firefighter. His salary will be cut $17,000, from about $80,000 to about $63,000.

Last month, two fire inspectors accused of taking gifts – hockey tickets, golf tournament entry fees and the use of a boat – quit after being confronted by city officials. They also were accused of claiming overtime pay for which they were ineligible.

The Tampa Police Department's investigation into the matter continues.

Reporter Ellen Gedalius can be reached at (813) 259-7679 or egedalius@tampatrib.com.

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