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Suspensions & demotions of 'top responders' upheld after Bel Air, MD Sonic Facebook shakedown. Termination of one firefighter pending.
Three firefighters reduced in rank.
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Is it ethical for firefighters & police officers to accept freebies? The Bel Air FD Facebook incident has reporters checking policies regionwide. Some tips from Dave.
Will this be the next national trend in stories about firefighters?
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UPDATE: Bel Air, MD chief suspends, demotes & recommends dismissal in Facebook burger shakedown. So far, a textbook example on how to handle bad news. Read department statement.
Chief Eddie Harris seems to realize that bad news does not get any better with age and has taken actions…
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Maryland fire company investigates firefighters over Facebook posts. Bel Air VFC members upset over lack of discount by fast food place.
Chief says he has already identified six members involved with the Facebook posts.
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