The firefighter was off duty at the time of the incident. It's come to our attention that some language was used during the interaction that does not align with the values and standards we uphold as an organization.
The Fire Chief apologized for the firefighter's actions and said it doesn't reflect their dedication to integrity, professionalism, and community trust.
The firefighter has been working there for about 20 years, adding that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken depending on the outcome of the investigation.
He said they're taking immediate steps to improve their relationship with the community such as outreach and that they're improving sensitivity training for members of the department.
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