Sexual Harassment
The former Concord firefighter claims he was sexually harassed for years by coworkers, superiors on his perceived sexual orientation
Survey finds 86% of female firefighters had been assaulted or know someone else who had been assaulted during fire/EMS work
An investigation into a complaint in the Casper Fire-EMS Department led to a greater review of sexual harassment, workplace hostility policies
An internal investigation found that Kansas City Firefighter Brenda Paikowski was “more likely than not” subjected to three years of harassment in violation of city policies
First Deputy Commissioner Mary Sheridan had allegedly accused a fire department official of having an alleged sexual relationship with another employee
A review of state-mandated sexual harassment prevention training found the chief of the Niagara Fire Department cancelled the training
Amber Ellison’s lawsuit claims that William Jucks made inappropriate comments and repeated sexual advances both during and after work hours
Female Baltimore County firefighters were the subject of online photo sharing and postings on a revenge porn social media site
A severance agreement bars Portland Division Chief Tim Matthews from filing a lawsuit he had considered earlier
An attorney for St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large said the allegations are politically motivated
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s initiatives take cues from NYPD in reporting responsibilities and disciplinary action
The cadet is one of three female cadets who accused Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Joe Richard of inappropriate behavior
Demoted Assistant Chief Joe Jardin was going to be the hearing officer
Company officers can stop a smoldering fire from turning inferno; they just need the right set of skills
“You, chief, were expected to set the standard, and you let this department and our community down,” said Cohanzie Director of Fire Services Michael Howley
Casilia Loessberg’s participation in anti-sexual-harassment training empowered her to “fully fight the mistreatment she was enduring,” her lawsuit said
We have to train company officers how to deal with these issues
Some have called for a new chief from outside of the Missouri department
The Missouri department was also the subject of an investigative series by the Kansas City Star into allegations of decades of discrimination
Armando Hogan, a former spokesman for the agency, had been on administrative leave since Oct. 13
The Westfield crewmembers say they were fired for reporting allegations of sexual harassment by the chief; city attorneys say they broke rules
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said wants to be sure company changes and that she asked the fire chief to tell members to speak up if they witness misconduct
A Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company firefighter described belittlement and other mistreatments; a town employee alleged sexual harassment
Lt. Rich Michelson alleges discrimination, a lack of due process and that a faulty misconduct claim was used to fire him
Crystal Blevins accused the chief and others of inappropriate behavior; Jeffersontown Fire Department said it has taken appropriate action
Local 64 members have raised concerns about retaliation, racial discrimination and harassment; KCKFD has expressed a commitment to employee safety
The lawsuit states that a senior firefighter stalked and harassed then-firefighter Angela Bommarito and criticizes Harrison Fire Department and town officials
