Disciplinary Action
Memphis Firefighter Terminated For Selling City Owned Gear
A Memphis firefighter has been terminated after he reportedly had been selling city owned items on eBay. Carlos Dease denies stealing any city equipment, but admits he took outdated items such as old turnout gear that was being thrown away. He also says he bought items at garage sales and off Craigslist.
Police investigators who have been handling the case have concluded that the evidence is not sufficient to charge Dease criminally. However, fire officials in Memphis had enough to terminate Dease after 15 years on the job.
