One Macon-Bibb firefighter faces termination in connection with a prank video staged at a fire station.
That's according to a news release from the mayor's office on behalf of Fire Chief Marvin Riggins.
Four other firefighters will be suspended and a sergeant will be demoted for taking part in the video, which Riggins calls "notoriously disgraceful."
The release says:
Firefighter Christopher Hughes will be suspended with pay for five (5) days pending termination with a discharge review. He's accused of violating City Guideline 807 employee conduct and discipline, 807 C2, C12 and C13; Macon-Bibb County Fire Department General Order 21, which prohibits the use of personal items on the premises which may create a hazard to other firefighters and/or guest; and volations of Macon-Bibb County Fire Department General Order 26 which prohibits hazing, initiations, and/or other types of physical confrontations.
The release does not describe Hughes' involvement in the case.
Sgt. Joshua Brewer will be demoted and suspended for 10 shifts. He's accused of violating City Guideline 807 C2 and also Macon-Bibb County Fire Department General Order 26.
These three firefighters will be suspended for 10 shifts for the same two alleged violations: Christopher Houston, Mark Swain and Jesse White
Lt. Timothy Pruitt will be issued a "counseling statement" concerning management and behavior of his assigned personnel.
Capt. Stephanie Burke will receive a two-shift suspension concerning "management and behavior of her assigned personnel" and station morale.
Battalion Chief James Wallace will be issued a written reprimand.
The department says a 10-shift suspension is equal to 30 days without pay and a two-day suspension is one week without pay.
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