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Audit

The fire department’s current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000
Misconduct
The department launched an audit in March following the back-to-back drunk driving incidents
Lawsuit
The 11 plaintiffs claim the town of Rockport’s emergency service director position, investigation of Fire Chief James Doyle and upcoming audit of the fire department were all arranged illegally
Supervisors voted to put in place standardized, digital testing procedures after fire and EMS personnel shared confidential exam questions
The audit presents a disturbing picture of how the county’s fire department managed its hiring process
The association was under scrutiny after a former fire chief and assistant chief forged checks and made fake invoices