Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement.
The City of Jackson Fire Department is aware of reports regarding an incident involving on-duty firefighters that occurred over the weekend. The City acknowledges the seriousness of these allegations and is committed to full transparency.
Three on-duty Jackson firefighters visited a downtown Jackson establishment during their shift. The firefighters were subsequently dispatched to a fire at a blighted property. Afterward, law enforcement was called, sobriety testing was administered, and the firefighters were found to be in violation of departmental policy.
Fire Department Chief Rasean Thomas was immediately notified and took swift action. The firefighters involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an Internal Departmental Investigation.
"The conduct described in this incident is unacceptable and inconsistent with the standards we demand of every member of this department," said Chief Rasean Thomas. "The safety of Jackson residents is our highest obligation, and any behavior that compromises that obligation will not be tolerated."
Mayor John Horhn has been fully briefed on the matter and has made clear that this administration will not condone a culture of misconduct within any city department.
"We are taking this matter with the utmost seriousness," said Mayor Horhn. “I have directed Chief Thomas to strengthen the department's alcohol policy and institute more rigorous enforcement procedures to ensure an incident of this nature does not occur again."
Chief Thomas has made it clear to the entire Department, that conduct such as this will not be tolerated.
10 comments:
Current administration most definitely understands that shit happens sometimes. Maybe a hidden camera for the fire station sexcapades? Too drained to make timely responses...just asking.
Was there an alcohol policy of zero tolerance for on-duty firemen & for firemen on-call.
Typical Jackson behavior. Nobody is shocked. Nobody is surprised.
And the JFD fire rating just keeps going up, up, up.
Who is over their Fire Station? Is this tolerated? Maybe not an isolated incident!
Back in the day I had a co-worker who previously was a SFPD officer until about 1974 or so. Back then it was perfectly acceptable for beat cops, in uniform, to go into a bar and have a drink or two. Free of course.
And they had the gall to blame JXNWater for the rating downgrade.
7:20 - If you don't think this happens even in the neighboring counties, you're a fool. This is Mississippi.
They did forget where they parked the truck the other night…
Mr Mayor why strengthen the alcohol policy? Are they not allowed to drink a little bit? Come on Mayor give them a break, after a call I usually drink 1 shot and 1 beer! It makes up for the low pay!
Mr Mayor please don’t send them home to their wives, they love that break staying at the FireStation.
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