Tag Archives: administrative investigation

Today’s burning question: If someone wants to file a complaint against a firefighter, can we allow that person to remain anonymous? In other words, should we accept anonymous complaints? Answer: That is a question that comes up a lot in my Fire Department Administrative Investigations and Enforcing Discipline class.

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On the third day of testimony before a federal jury, a settlement has been announced in the Sacramento Metro sex scandal coverup case. The suit was brought by Fire Captain Mark Thomsen, a 19 year veteran who claims he was ...

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Seven firefighters from Pullman, Washington have been awarded $1 million in damages in a mind-boggling case worthy of a novel, if not a movie. The case included allegations of a workplace affair, vindictive retaliation, sexual harassment, an officer asking subordinates ...

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Pompano Beach Fire Rescue is investigating who is responsible for stocking Station 103 with toilet paper that bears the face of President Barack Obama. According to spokeswoman Sandra King the incident “is being fully investigated as a ‘politically motivated, conduct ...

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals just handed down a decision in a case arising from a fire department administrative investigation in Rialto, California. Firefighter Nicholas Delia of the Rialto Fire Department was under investigation for working while off injured ...

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