City of Rochester News Release
Fire Recruit’s Employment Terminated
(Monday, March 9, 2015) -- The Rochester Fire Department
has terminated a Recruit Fire Fighter for failing to satisfactorily complete
his probationary training term. The
recruit recently participated in an online video containing insensitive
remarks.
The Rochester Fire Department is a well-respected,
professional and inclusive organization.
Recruit Fire Fighters are trained to be professional at all times and to
respect the diversity of their fellow Fire Fighters and all of the residents
they are sworn to protect and serve.
“The actions of the recruit in question did not rise to
the high standards set by the Rochester Fire Department, which prompted his
termination under the terms of his probationary employment,” said James Smith,
City of Rochester Director of Communications.
Since this matter is of a personnel nature, no further
comment or statement will be issued.
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