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South Dakota firefighter loses appeal

By DAN HAUGEN
Argus Leader (South Dakota)

The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled Sioux Falls officials acted properly when they suspended and demoted a veteran firefighter in 2002.

Dan Irvine, who retired earlier this year after three decades with the fire department, was reprimanded for missing a mandatory training session.

“The department took appropriate disciplinary action,” fire chief Donn Hill said, after reviewing the court decision.

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