Maryland fire company investigates firefighters over Facebook posts. Bel Air VFC members upset over lack of discount by fast food place.
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According to ExploreHarford.com’s Bryna Zumer, these were some of the Facebook posts that prompted an internal investigation of members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company in Harford County, Maryland:
Even when myself and a full engine crew are in turnout gear at Sonic for lunch, the manager still says only police and military get discounts. Cool, thanks we appreciate the support.
Let’s make sure they don’t get a response.
Go set the Dumpster on fire.
Wait till its on fire, then see what he says.
Those posting said that the local Sonic gives discounts to police and those in the military but not firefighters.
BAVFC Chief Eddie Hopkins told reporter Zumer that by late yesterday he had been able to identify six firefighters who made the posts:
Hopkins said firefighters are cautioned that they represent the fire company when they are out in public and should act accordingly.
“We don’t tolerate this kind of behavior,” Hopkins continued. “I’m embarrassed and extremely disappointed that any of our members would make these statements.”
He also said Bel Air has a social media policy for members, which he said “respects the right to free speech” but does not permit “comments such as I read; we don’t tolerate that.”
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