JANUARY 9. WBAL TV 11 NEWS INVESTIGATIONS CONFIRMED A BALTIMORE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT A FIRE STATION. A FIRE FIRE UNION SPOKESMAN, STEPHEN REDMER, CALLS THESE ALLEGATIONS, QUOTE, A SERIOUS ABUSE OF TRUST. ALTHOUGH THE DETAILS OF THESE CLAIMS ARE NOT PUBLISHED, REDMER WRITE AND QUOTE, OUR MEMBERS ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES ONLINE AT EVERY STOP, AND THEY MUST BE ABLE TO RETURN FOR EMERGENCY CALLS TO CLEAN, SAFE STATIONS, HE SAYS. THE UNION HAS REQUESTED THE BALTIMORE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACT IMMEDIATELY TO ASSESS ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE, TREAT AFFECTED AREAS, AND REPLACE ANY COMPROMISED EQUIPMENT. DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS TO WBAL-TV 11 NEWS INVESTIGATION THAT IT IS INVESTIGATING THE CLAIM
A Baltimore County firefighter is under investigation following allegations of inappropriate behavior while at a fire station, WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates has learned. Although details of the allegations are not being released, a spokesperson for the firefighters’ union called on the Baltimore County Fire Department to “act immediately to assess any potential exposure, treat affected areas, and replace any compromised equipment.” 1311, called the allegations a “serious breach of trust,” stating: “Baltimore County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1311 is aware of reports that a fire department employee engaged in unacceptable behavior on the job. This alleged conduct would constitute a serious breach of trust and has no place in our service. “Local 1311 called on the Baltimore County Fire Department to act immediately to assess any potential exposure, treat affected areas, and replace any compromised equipment.” The Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed to WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates that they are investigating the claims. part: “As a matter of policy, we do not comment on personnel matters. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ensuring the safety and well-being of all our members. »
A Baltimore County firefighter is under investigation amid allegations of inappropriate behavior while at a fire station, WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates has learned.
Although details of the claims were not released, a spokesperson for the firefighters’ union called on the Baltimore County Fire Department to “act immediately to assess any potential exposure, treat affected areas, and replace any compromised equipment.”
In a statement to WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates on Monday, Steven Redmer, president of Baltimore County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1311, called the allegations a “serious breach of trust,” saying:
“Baltimore County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1311 is aware of reports that a fire department employee engaged in unacceptable behavior on the job. This alleged conduct would constitute 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 firefighters and EMS clinicians. Our members put their lives on the line every shift, and they must be able to return from emergency calls to clean, safe stations.
“Local 1311 has asked Baltimore County firefighters to act immediately to assess any potential exposure, treat affected areas, and replace any compromised equipment.”
The Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed to WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates that they are investigating the allegations.
In a statement, Travis Francis, a spokesperson for the fire department, said in part: “As a matter of policy, we do not comment on personnel issues. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ensuring the safety and well-being of all our members. »
