Baltimore County Paramedic Under Investigation After Reports of Inappropriate Behavior at Fire Station

Baltimore County officials have launched an internal investigation into allegations that a paramedic engaged in inappropriate conduct while on duty, including claims that explicit videos were recorded inside a county fire station that document the behavior.

WBAL-TV reported that the department received a complaint stating that a Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic had posted sexually explicit material on an online subscription platform. Some of the videos allegedly appeared to have been filmed inside a fire station while the paramedic was on duty. According to WBAL-TV, the complaint included screen captures and video clips that were provided to investigators, which purportedly showed lewd acts described as “inappropriate behavior at the station.”

The Maryland Patch is reporting that the behavior involved masturbating and urinating on coworkers food and belongings. Baltimore County Fire Chief Joe Dixon confirmed the investigation in a written statement, explaining:

• As soon as we were made aware of the allegations, immediate action was taken to remove the employee from the workplace and begin an internal investigation.
• While the science indicates very little risk, the comfort and peace of mind of our team is more valuable.

Chief Dixon further stated that the department “takes all allegations of misconduct seriously” and emphasized that the firefighter “is currently restricted from duty pending the outcome of the investigation.”

President of the IAFF Local 1311, Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters called the allegations “a serious breach of trust,” stating:

• The Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1311 is aware of reports of a fire department employee allegedly engaging in unacceptable behavior at work. This alleged conduct would be a serious breach of trust and has no place in our department.
• As the investigation continues, our priority is the immediate safety and well-being of Baltimore County fire fighters and EMS clinicians. Our members put their lives on the line every shift, and they must be able to return from emergency calls to stations that are clean and safe.
• Local 1311 has called on the Baltimore County Fire Department to act immediately to assess any potential exposures, address affected areas, and replace any compromised equipment.

The county hazmat team has reportedly been assigned to help mitigate the contamination.

WBAL-TV reported that the allegations surfaced after an anonymous complaint was submitted to the county. The materials provided to the department included videos purportedly posted by the paramedic to an OnlyFans account. According to the report, some of those videos appeared to have been recorded in areas identifiable as a Baltimore County fire station.

County officials have not released the paramedic’s name, nor have they indicated whether any criminal investigation is underway. The matter remains within the fire department’s administrative process at this time. No charges have been filed as of the date of WBAL-TV’s reporting.

The Baltimore County Fire Department stated that it would provide further information when permitted under Maryland personnel-records law. Here is a statement from the Firefighters union.

Attached below are reportedly screenshots from this case: