Dozens of Charlotte firefighters gathered at the Government Center Monday night to show support for the fire department and its leaders. A group of mostly women and minority firefighters addressed City Council to dispute anonymous letters circulating in the department and City Hall. "This small group does not represent the members of this department," firefighter Betsy Bernard said. Channel 9 has received several of the letters. One of them said that despite a change in leadership, the department is still riddled with unethical practices and unfair treatment of minorities. The diverse group of firefighters who spoke at City Council Monday night claimed that is not the case.