Virginia Court Rejects Application of Firefighter’s Rule

A Virginia court has rejected the claims of a waste management company that firefighters who were injured at a fire in 2017 are prohibited from suing by the Firefighter’s Rule. The suit was brought by firefighters Jeffrey W. Cockey and Andrew J. Neuhaus against Covanta Fairfax, Inc. alleging negligence and gross negligence.

Fairfax County Fire Rescue Releases Latest Report on Gender Allegations

Fairfax County has released its report on the allegations made by Battalion Chief Kathleen Stanley, who resigned her position as Women's Program Officer in January. Chief Stanley accused the department of tolerating and defending sexual harassment, retaliation and a hostile work environment.

Fairfax County’s Highest Female Officer Resigns From Women’s Program Officer Position

The highest ranking female officer in Fairfax County Fire and Rescue has resigned as the point-person in the department's Women's Program, turning in a scathing letter to Fire Chief Richard Bowers that accuses the department of tolerating and defending sexual harassment, retaliation and a hostile work environment.

Fairfax County Fire Sued Again For Sexual Harassment

On the heals of a firefighter suicide associated with allegations of sex-based cyberbullying, two sexual harassment lawsuits, and an investigation into sexually inappropriate photos being posted by the department’s investigating officer, a female battalion chief has filed a sexual harassment suit.

Fairfax County Chief Interviewed on Sexual Harassment

Fairfax County Fire Chief Rich Bowers agreed to an interview today with WUSA9 reporter Peggy Fox to discuss the recent sexual harassment cases that the department is facing.

Fairfax County Firefighter Files Sexual Harassment Suit

On the heels of the suicide of Fairfax County firefighter Nicole Mittendorff that raised questions about sex-based cyber-bullying, a female firefighter has filed suit in federal court claiming sexual harassment and retaliation.

Sexual Harassment and Social Media at Center of Virginia Firefighter’s Suicide

The suicide of a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue firefighter appears to be the result of sex-based cyber-bullying, perhaps precipitated by her colleagues. The body of firefighter Nicole Mittendorff was found earlier this week in Shenandoah National Park after an exhaustive six-day search.

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