Tag Archives: altercation

Ottawa Fire’s Dishwashing Altercation Case Goes To Trial

A criminal case is underway in Ottawa, Canada over a 2022 firehouse altercation precipitated by – of all things – an argument over washing-dishes. Firefighter Eric Einagel is accused of assaulting a rookie firefighter, Ash Weaver.

Buffalo Firefighter Sues Colleague Over St. Patrick’s Day Assault

A Buffalo firefighter who was seriously injured in an altercation with another Buffalo firefighter following a St. Patrick’s Day parade last year, has filed suit alleging negligence, recklessness and battery. Derek Rose filed suit in Erie County Supreme Court, naming Richard Manley as the sole defendant.

Court Rejects Whistleblower Claims of Terminated Captain

The California Court of Appeals has ruled that a whistleblower-qualifying complaint raised for the first time during a disciplinary proceeding, can serve as a basis for whistleblower protection, but that it was not the reason why fire captain Sean Olguin was terminated from the Hollister Fire Department. As a result, the captain’s appeal was denied.

Altercation Between Alabama Firefighter and Property Owner Prompts Civil Rights Suit

An altercation between an on-duty Alabama firefighter and a local property owner has led to a federal civil rights lawsuit naming the firefighter and the fire department as defendants. Dois Wayne Cordell filed suit against firefighter Michael Hammock, the City of Sumiton, the Sumiton Police Department and the Sumiton Fire Department.

Altercation Between Two Florida Firefighters Leads to Terminations and Demotion

Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS has fired two firefighters and demoted a third over an on-duty altercation that occurred at an incident scene last October. The altercation between firefighters Raymond Powell and Jaison Monanski was filmed by a woman who worked at the hotel where the incident took place.

Fireground Altercation in Prince George’s County

A volunteer firefighter in Prince George's County is claiming that he was assaulted by a career officer at the scene of a house fire last Sunday. Both firefighters have reportedly been removed from emergency operations while the incident is investigated.

Podcast 21: Prince George’s County Fireground Altercation Case – The Lawyer’s Edition

In this episode, Curt and attorney Brian Bregman discuss the complicated legal issues associated with disciplinary investigations where the accused firefighters are potentially subject to criminal liability – and may have a 5th Amendment Right to remain silent.

Podcast 20: Prince George’s County Fireground Altercation Case

In this episode, Curt discusses the recent acquittal of two Prince George’s County volunteer firefighters with Attorney Brian Bregman. Brian represented one of the firefighters accused of assaulting two female career firefighters at the scene of a structure fire in 2015.

Chicago Police Fire War Case Resurfaces

A Chicago police officer who was involved in an on-duty altercation with a Chicago fire captain in 2011 that resulted in a $1.6 million settlement in favor of the police officer, has filed a new suit claiming he was demoted in retaliation for the first suit.

Former Yonkers Fire Commissioner Sues Blogger for Defamation

Former Yonkers, New York fire commissioner John Darcy has filed a $2 million defamation suit against blogger Hezi Aris earlier this week. Aris, who writes for the blog Yonkers Tribune, accused Darcy of pension padding and misappropriation of public funds.

Indiana Chief Arrested as Police Fire War Brews

An Indiana fire chief was arrested at the scene of a house fire Tuesday for reportedly pushing a police officer who was breaking windows in an attempt to ventilate the building. The incident occurred in the Town of Cannelton and involved Cannelton Police Officer Ryen Foertsch and Cannelton Fire Chief Christopher Herzog.

Florida Firefighter Terminated Over Off-Duty Altercation

A Largo firefighter who reportedly crashed a wedding reception Saturday evening, has been terminated. Joshua Willard, 34, was terminated just three weeks into his employment with the Largo Fire Department.

Charges Filed in Prince George’s Altercation

Two male volunteer firefighters in Prince Georges County have been charged criminally following an altercation with two female career firefighters at the scene of a working fire earlier this week.

San Diego Fire Investigating Complaint About Interference With Filming In Public

The San Diego Fire Department is investigating a complaint filed by a videographer who claims that a firefighter touched him as he was filming an EMS patient on a public street. The videographer, J.C. Playford, was filming a female patient as she was being wheeled on a stretcher toward an ambulance when the unidentified firefighter confronted Playford and the two begin arguing.