Firefighters' Union wants Emergency Manager to stop responding to calls

[@ElvisOnAShark]

This guy should team up with Jeremy DeWitte to save the world.

[@mgtowacademy8433]

Oh shit you’re right

[@godsbestdd]

LMAO

[@ElvisOnAShark]

@Pete B damn I forgot. Thanks to him for his fake service.

[@cabellmercer]

Ikr, he's like the firefighter version of Jeremy DeWitte

[@samuelschaller2837]

Better figure it out real fast

[@DallasSniper]

If he wanted to be a fireman, he should have passed the test to become one.

[@thejourney.within3]

I was literally gonna say the same thing lol

[@Super-J10]

Or, just get hired as their boss.

[@LCERRP]

Exactly

[@ColKlenk-id1yu]

He did... hes a 30 year vet firefighter...

[@LCERRP]

@@ColKlenk-id1yu doesn’t make it right still. His current job title isn’t firefighter.

[@ohiostate9156]

As a deputy emergency management director myself and a volunteer firefighter this guy is way out of bounds. First off it’s the chiefs fire scene and the chiefs call. He seems to be freelancing which anyone in the fire service knows is a big no no. If I were the chief and he tied up the radio with guys doing interior attack in deteriorating conditions he would have a radio in nice little pieces when I was done with it. He is also self dispatching which is a no no as well. From Emergency Management standpoint about all we would be doing for a routine house fire call would be setting up a shelter if needed for the residents assuming there is a large number or residents affected. This guy seems to have absolutely no clue what his job even is. Pull in the rains on him or get rid of him.

[@gatorhunter1]

Pull in the rains? Mother Nature is in charge of that.

[@asleeplessgamer]

He was a firefighter for 30 years prior though. Supposedly.

[@jeremeytaylor2433]

Then he should know better lol

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

You're exactly right. We do traffic control and rehab. That's it. We let the FD do their thing, and we do ours. Works a lot better that way!

[@retiredvolly8682]

Just a simple correction the chief is not always the one in charge of the fire scene. so the correct term would be Incident Commander or IC. I agree freelancing is dangerous and stupid. Self dispatching is also a bad idea because then others responding don't know where he is travelling code three which causes vehicular crashes. The job of emergency managers is to coordinate resources and get them to the fire scene as needed; not fighting fires!

[@MrSheckstr]

Sounds like someone keeps watching the movie Volcano, and thinking they are Tommy Lee Jones

[@mightymouseofnyc]

I have been an emergency manager since 1996 starting my career in NYC and this guy may have the title but isn't qualified. It seems to me that this guy has not been trained to be an emergency manager nor knows how to stay in his lane. Probably a buff and first responder wannabe getting in the way of those who work hard. Emergency Management is support and coordination only. This guy should be going to the Fire Chief and asking where the department will need support if the time comes when resources are running low. Emergencies and disasters run much smoother when EVERYONE stays in their designated lane. Competency does not stand on the successful shoulders of others and this fire department has every right to stand their ground.

[@mph5896]

Intreresting story. I did some searching on him, he was a firefighter for 30 years before taking the role of Emergency Manager. Guess he was confused on his role as EM. There was an agreement made between the fire union and the city that more clearly defines his role NOT to be doing what he did pictured here.

[@michael7324]

Thanks for the follow up.

[@Caderic]

Did the agreement help?

[@e3nethan910]

Well, old habits die hard, ain't they?

[@crazyoncoffee]

0:26 I always love when you can see the teleprompter feed right behind the reporter

[@Avalanche2]

These civilian emergency service managers are a hazard and usually have gigantic egos.

[@ffjsb]

Depends on the individual. Our county EMA director is a great resource, and doesn't try to take over an incident. He connects different resources and stays in his lane.

[@Barkeraquaticss]

You sir are an idiot. He is not an emergency "service" manager, and we are not all like this...

[@SobaOfPulaski]

It depends on who they are. The EM out here is a fantastic EM and is better than any FEMA clown who has come here.

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

No, not really.

[@Avalanche2]

@@2KCamaroZ28SS You are wrong. Sorry.

[@Palmerrip]

I bet this guy is so coocoo that he has a turnout kit, EMS jacket, and a utility belt with gun for any sort of emergency.

[@turtledude553]

Who's to say his employer doesn't allow it and the FFs are being territorial? Depending on who he knows the complaints won't go anywhere and the complainers careers will all suffer final destination styled deaths. Somebody mysteriously becomes a disciplinary issue and is drummed out...someone gets passed over for promotion...somebody keeps gets a shit assignment...somebody's transfers keep getting denied. This happens when you blow whistles and get outside entities involved. Now then radio issue is a nono but if he's helping with light duty tasks Whats the issue ?

[@paramedic135]

@@turtledude553 do you even work in emergency services in the US

[@turtledude553]

@@paramedic135 did this hurt your feelings?

[@paramedic135]

@@turtledude553 no? It just kinda displays a lack of understanding of the situation

[@turtledude553]

@@paramedic135 I understand it perfectly..someone from emergency management is going on calls and helping out. Now I don't agree with playing on the radio...you need to get those messages out, but him helping with menial tasks i don't see the issue.

[@BIGTAYLORNI]

That is unbelievable why does he have access to a radio or lights sirens anyway....

[@timothysantiago2615]

Because he has a right to

[@maunto1f434]

@@timothysantiago2615 The point was this person thinks the deputy director shouldnt. It's a crime to interfere with operations

[@anthonyfast9087]

@@maunto1f434 fuckin freelancers

[@timothysantiago2615]

@@maunto1f434 if he is on scene then he doesnst answer to the IC.

[@danieldavis5622]

Because he’s the cities deputy director of emergency management…what a stupid question.

[@Gamerboy-gy1rl]

IF HE DID THIS WITH F.D.N.Y HE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOT HIS A++ BEAT

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

CAPTAIN WELLS what's da mattah with you talking on our channel and stepping outta bounds on our fiyah's ehh?

[@ronstrulic4388]

I believe if this guy is interfering with ground operations and clogging the airwaves. The IC can have this man physically removed from his scene. If he refuses the IC is in his rights to have the PD on scene remove this man.

[@timothysantiago2615]

As a deputy emergency manager his authority supersedes that of the local fire

[@MrConsequences4u]

Our official position on this issue is that we have no official position and are convening a special task force to investigate our position so that in the future we may be better equipped to communicate our lack of position on positions of these matters......... in the future. next question........

[@MrWams123]

If I was nearly trapped as he was I would (hopefully) be able to exit the building and proceed to smash his portable on the side walk. No one jeopardizes my safety but me and the fire/hazards surrounding.

[@james8156]

Well said !!!

[@mikej9470]

I would smash more than his radio.

[@stevenkelly9731]

Arrest him as soon as he tries to interfere again.

[@SINDRIKARL1]

@CodingCrusader1095 Yes you can, interference of an official operation by someone with no jurisdiction in said operation is an arrestable offence regardless of how high up you are, the Law Enforcement are there to enforce the law set by the state/courts, not city/county rules, and if a Fire Marshall happened to be on scene he probably wouldn't hesitate to make the arrest (Yes, Fire Marshalls are 99% of the time also sworn in Law Enforcement agents so they can do their job properly).

[@ritirons2726]

@ coding crusader1095, I would think as a Police Officer you should then know that there are laws in place (maybe not in your state penal code) that prohibits this. It’s typically worded such as “interfering with a public official during the discharge of their duties” or some similar wording. In many places it’s a simple misdemeanor but in others it can be a felony charge or conviction. So the bottom line is, yes, a person can absolutely be arrested or at least detained for questioning at the scene of an incident. It seems in this instance that the OEM official is acting out of his job description. I can tell you from 29 years in a public safety department (police/fire/ems/corrections combined) including the position fire chief, that any help is appreciated but that help needs to be provided in the right manner and in coordination with the Incident Commander’s plan.

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

@CodingCrusader1095 fuck cops! Do your job flat foot!

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

@CodingCrusader1095 No, but did catch him blowing my dog....

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

CodingCrusader? you save Cod???

[@chriscorbin1926]

EMA has no authority what so ever on fire or rescue calls....only time they can step in is during a haz mat incident....but they are not in charge....they are a tool to be used by the incident commander

[@jeremeytaylor2433]

Correct. We are there to pull in resources if requested

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Here, our EMA helps with traffic control, rehab and other non-rescue operations. It's a good service.

[@1topfueldrag]

the one pic shows two men in dress clothes on the line, we know one, who was the other

[@mikej9470]

Prior to 9/11, only the University of North Texas had an Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness class. I took all my senior courses first. They were pretty much all the same except for floodplain management. I had been a firefighter for 5 years at that point. We held tabletop exercises that were not realistic, like getting five engine companies from a town of 1200 people. Now you can buy this degree everywhere. If they have no Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement experience, they are clueless. But because they have that degree they are making payments on, they pretend to know how to run an EOC and scenes. It is a nationwide problem.

[@laxingpiper23]

Mark Mangarna This is very interesting. And I appreciate your comment and point of view. I'm working on my law enforcement technology degree and have applied and taken exams for several police departments. At the moment I'm a volunteer ambulance driver and I'm also working on my emt license and intend to go commercial per diem. I'm also planning to join my local volunteer fire company because they're hurting for young recruits. The reason why I say this is because I eventually want to get my masters in disaster management, down the road. However, I get so many people saying to me "why are you doing all this? There's no point, etc." And I simply want the experience, because what I've seen so far has opened my eyes. Just my 2 sense.

[@mikej9470]

Irish Phoenix I've done all three for far too long. Get your Master's degree in something else outside of the emergency services just in case something happens. I was in a near fatal car accident where my body armor crushed my chest because the air bags didn't deploy. A dozen surgeries later and I'm on full duty but in constant pain. You can always get a certificate in Emergency Management. Trust me, you will learn the same amount without having to sit through classes with different names that are all the same. We did tabletop exercises that were so unrealistic because only a few had real world experience. Emergency managers that have never responded to an emergency are scary, like the guy in this video. You can get it from the FEMA independent studies program on their website. The education bubble has burst with the onslaught of online degree programs and employers are finally getting it. Worry about a Master's later. Get in one of the fields and get real world experience while you are young. Stay in each rank until you have mastered the rank. If I had to do if over again I would have gone the firefighter route as a career and been a reserve police officer or sworn fire investigator instead of being a career cop and volunteer firefighter. You can go the fire investigator (sworn, where you have a peace officer license or your state's equivalent.) You won't make many arrests in your career, maybe five a year if you are lucky. I work in a city in the top ten on population list. I'm at more than 2500 arrests.The problem now is how toxic law enforcement has become. You can get indicted on a "good" shooting, even though you did nothing wrong. You can fire three shots in under 5 seconds. Grand jury says the first two shots were okay, but the third shot was bad because in a single frame on your body cam the suspect is throwing the gun down. The gun hasn't even hit the ground when you fire that third shot, but that single frame, one of 20 or 30 per second, shows that gun falling from the suspect's hand as you fire the third shot. That really happened. An officer was indicted and put on trial for murder. He was found not guilty, but his life is ruined. I hope he sues and gets a few million for that crap. Use of force is never pretty, but you can rip out sheetrock and a ceiling at a fire and not be accused of excessive force (or excessive destruction.) Keep an open mind and explore all your options. Best of luck to you. Be careful.

[@ardoronro6677]

In Batman voice "I'm the fireman New Haven deserves, not what it needs."

[@ffjsb]

The I/C of any incident has the authority to have the police remove this chucklehead. And that's what should be done.

[@geoff2911]

@CodingCrusader1095 I know your aunt nice try The Incident Commander can have the police department arrest anyone interfering with a fire call or EMS call I have literally seen that happened on a fire call so it looks like you're wrong nice try though

[@ffjsb]

@CodingCrusader1095 Nope. Most likely he has NO certifications as a firefighter to run an emergency scene. A manager is an ADMINISTRATOR. Guess you don't know anything about emergency management.

[@ffjsb]

@CodingCrusader1095 BTW SON, I've been in the business longer than you've been alive... Who cares if you're a cop, you'd be directing traffic anyway.

[@718048]

@CodingCrusader1095 sorry to say but your 100% wrong! Retired LEO and volunteer FF of 34 yrs! The highest ranking fire dept officer (or designated IC) is in complete control of the fire scene until the time the situation is over! The city manger has no business interfering with operations if he does he can and should be removed from the incident.

[@ritirons2726]

Wow, codingcrusader1095, you have comments everywhere. Read my other post because I’m not rewriting all of it. You are wrong the OEM official does not “out rank” anyone. OEM is a branch of the Incident Command system. OEM is typically not an emergency response agency. They are typically called to large scale events, not a fairly routine house fire. OEM officials operate within the Command structure and under the direction of the IC not above.

[@adammorton9867]

he dose not the training or any bunker gear also he cannot tell the. firefighter to stop using the radio channel

[@rickfrank7934]

Adam Morton point made but your grammar needs some work

[@JohnDoe-yq5bd]

He was being told to stop interrupting the channel

[@REAPERdoWORKson]

Adam Morton He never told a firefighter to stop using the radio channel. I think you misunderstood they actually told him to stop using it.

[@joe-bg7iv]

Funny how nobody seems to see a problem with a battalion chief being on the third floor under heavy fire conditions. WHO is running the fire? It would seem the problem is more widespread that initially indicated...

[@1582len]

Could be the Bn Chief is running interior operations and the Deputy Chief is at the command post running the fire.

[@hvfd5956]

If he is interfering with Radio calls, that is a federal crime that gets investigated by the FCC. File a complaint with the FCC. They have a surveillance car that can fingerprint the exact radio that the transmissions come from. At least here in Texas they take that sort of thing very seriously.

[@DieselRamcharger]

LMAO you dont really believe that, do you?

[@hvfd5956]

I have seen the FCC's vehicle with the steerable antenna in the roof. So what I think or know doesn't apply here. Someone breaking the law will find out when Federal Marshall's come to put the cuffs on.

[@matt9c1]

HVFD, that's one of the dumbest comments I have heard. Whether or not you agree with what the guy is doing, he's an authorized user of the radio system. Now, is he breaking city radio use policy ? That's another thing, and not something the FCC cares about. It's a local problem. Stop trying to be an expert.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@hvfd5956 lmao yeah and the BBC vans that will fine you for watching TV without paying the broadcast fee. Come the fuck on now. If you had any idea how triangulation worked you would realize how dumb you sound.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@matt9c1 no, he isnt.

[@Howard3S]

The danger here, if I was a FF there, is that the Emergency manager who does not know where to be, could accidentally get hit with a straight stream from a 2 1/2 by accident, just once...per fire.

[@dillon52ful]

Howard3S at that point its an "accident". It amazes me hes allowed ro get that close to the scene without any bunker gear.

[@LetsLaugh2Getha]

This comment is old but damnit did I just get a good giggle out of the accidental straight stream from a 2.5". 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Whoops, sorry my guy, I didn't know the nozzle was on stream, my bad!

[@cws10692]

We have a county disaster management and he goes to every fire and tries to run every fire it gets on my nerves so bad we asked for brush trucks he brings a tanker he's gone now hopefully

[@patrickmcmahon7735]

@ Si vis Pacem Para Bellum you really have to ask that? Emergency Management Coordinator has intervene with the radio communication while there was active fire going on, he could be held responsible if the fire fighter became trapped inside and died!!!!!

[@bradunruh9188]

I was in similar situation. At least ours cooperated.. EM director should only watch and stay out of way unless consulted.. Too many cooks spoil the broth!

[@allenmckinney9533]

A hose coupler to the adams apple might do the trick.

[@jimfitz1432]

Lol.

[@bucke9228]

Never mess with the union.

[@askhowiknow5527]

Unions aren’t all good. Some of them are a cancer

[@vesuviantitan9482]

Our county emergency management director is also our county fire chief. So it doesn’t cause any problems. He lets us do our thing until he feels like he needs to step in.

[@chaxsie6792]

If he is interfering with Radio calls, that is a federal crime that gets investigated by the FCC. File a complaint with the FCC. They have a surveillance car that can fingerprint the exact radio that the transmissions come from. At least here in Texas they take that sort of thing very seriously.

[@livefreeordiehardkor]

He has no business being there if he's not a firefighter. He could get himself hurt or get someone else hurt. The disaster coordinator in our town does not respond to a fire scene unless requested by the fire chief or State Fire Marshal.

[@Themeparknerd1993]

Fire fighters are always incident command once they arrive to a scene. Why are they not having police arrest this guy for interfering?

[@fhuber7507]

Going to the fire... Fine. Observe the firefighters and learn. Abusing emergency vehicle lights and sirens = should be fired. Being a dumbass and interfering with the firefighters doing their job = he heeds to be prosecuted.

[@jtarvid86]

Was there any follow up to this?

[@Volkaer]

Is it just me, or would there be no problem if the guy kept out of the way of firefighters and their operations, and instead actually helped by directing traffic / public away from the fire at a safe distance, until the police arrived and took over for example? In other words, the guy isn't trying to help, but rather seems to have some sort of self gratifying ego that needs to be fulfilled. Or is that still going to get in the way? Wouldn't have a clue hence why I'm curious.

[@fatnstupidstreams5959]

Huh I never got paperwork about this

[@killazach12345]

If you are in command of the scene and want somebody off the scene you can have them removed by telling them or having local law enforcement remove them from the scene

[@stephenmcgurgan7451]

He would be dealt with by the way he is interfering if he was doing that on a job I was in charge of.

[@goredknight3017]

It’s sounds like a good idea to see what goes on at the front line, but shouldn’t be on the radio or getting involved unless asked to.

[@SobaOfPulaski]

I will always stand by the belief that Emergency Managers need to spend at least 5-10 years in a Fire Department, Rescue Squad, or EMS Agency as a Firefighter/Technical Rescuer or EMT-B minimum regardless if they have a degree or not. My County EM never went to college, and has been doing this for 40 years, 40 successful and notable years of service as the EM Director and previously as a Fire Lieutenant, and as a still active Volunteer Firefighter. Otherwise we are going to get a bunch of naive EDM Major’s who just graduated college taking over who think they know everything and can do anything because they have a sheet of paper.

[@Scoobawoo]

They all like that. In my town the oem guy thinks hes a cop

[@c.raymccurley772]

This guy is out of control! He has no business answering fire alarms. He should be fired. It seems like he could be charged with interference with the fire service.

[@gagepalmer4685]

Emergency management is aloud to be on scene of a fire but not participate on a fire at the scene. Like say hose lines but they can help out in comanding but no clue

[@Recovering_Californian]

Any update on this??

[@timc333]

When I was a volunteer fire fighter , I was as well an EMT , and a company officer (director) there were two of us at the time . I was put in charge of the equipment as well as my fellows safety and security of the rig, equipment and crew . I took my responsibility and position seriously . We had out mayor come out on a call one time thinking he was going to act as emergency director on the scene , he did all of the same this turd did , he got on his hand held and decided to step all over both of our frequencies (both public and emergency opps channels) our EOM had their own two channels so this was very egregious . I caught sight of him interfering on the radio as our chief was having our crew evacuate from one area of the blaze , so I took it into my hands to walk right over to him and knock the radio out of his hand and promptly proceeded to step on it crushing it , Then he opened the door to his truck and grabed for the radio I got that from him right away pulled it out of his car and stomped it too , told him he was done talking to people that night and he should go home . He came back at me a few minuets later with the chief of police told me I owed him money , I told him he was right , yes I did owe him some money , and then told him I'd bring it right in to him the next day and would shove it all the way up his ass , he said " never mind , we're square " never heard another word of it or of him on our transmissions again . I'm not saying my way was the best way to go about it , but sometimes it takes a crazy soul to do what need to be done , the things no one else wants to do , you know .

[@TheNorth35]

This seems to happen more often then the public knows. Administrators and Emergency directors need to know their role and stay out of the way of those trained to do the job.

[@backnforth8401]

one thing a manager doing grunt work, but don't do it if it messes up the process.

[@jbills0992]

Under DOT is he qualified to respond to emergency situations in an emergency vehicle? That's one of many things to look at.

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Joe Bills yes, but the problem is how he was going way out of his own lane and stepping out of bounds. Only the FD should be talking on their channel, especially in an IDLH environment. He needs to cool it.

[@jbills0992]

Alive n Well and Happy True! The FD are in a "True Emergency"! His interference could have cost lives. Both emergency responders and society. Fire Chiefs should be in charge of scenes not a Deputy Director of the CEO. He assists the Emergency Management Director in advising the Chief Executive on all Emergency Management matters and related laws, rules, regulations and requirements and should not be responding to basic emergency situations I'm happy to say that the FD are fighting these types of situations. I was wondering if he's qualified to drive an EV in true emergency, because if he wasn't then the FD could've used that.

[@jbills0992]

Alive n Well and Happy If someone wants to play "Cops and robbers" well they should have chosen either one same goes for this; if he wanted to play Firefighter, then he should have chosen his career as a Firefighter, EMT, Engineer, etc.

[@DEATHANDSADDNESS]

Play stupid games, he's gonna win stupid prizes

[@DRFelGood]

EM is out of his element and pay grade. Sounds as if the City has a hidden agenda for the fire Dept. EM should work alongside fire prevention and community support. Leave situation awareness and tactics & Strategy to the train professionals. What is the depth and background of the EM? Is he an appointed position? Is he the mayors little buddy? Unprofessional behavior by the EM .

[@HeresJohnny-b4u]

Jeremy DeWitte was watching too many episodes of Adam-12 on television. This guy has been watching too many episodes of Emergency. LOL

[@Orc-icide]

I was definitely thinking osha should be there. But they already got that

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

He can respond to them if he wants, but needs to stay back from the fire operations.

[@kamrynsmart9151]

Anyone else come straight to the comments?

[@judclark7376]

I can't believe they would deprive this guy of a perfectly good photo opportunity. support your local politicians

[@adambrady9989]

Deputy Chief Dingle from Dragnet.

[@ianoliver3879]

What is this 'siddy' of which they say words?

[@davidmiller6981]

Call P.D have him removed from seen for interfering with operations been there done that

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Greatest nation on earth there btw

[@rossbryan6102]

LOL LOL THOSE GUYS ARE LUCKY THAT TRUMP DOESENT LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!! " I KNOW MORE ABOUT FIREFIGHTING THAN ANY FIREFIGHTER "!!!

[@richardmillhousenixon]

Wonder if OSHA has gotten around to their complaint yet... All jokes aside, if OSHA does get involved (if they haven't already), the city doesn't stand a chance. (assuming the story the firefighters are telling us is true, which we have no reason to believe it isn't, especially with the city declining a request for them to respond to the allegations. If they were truly innocent, they would say so)

[@danielgadd9290]

have him arrested. Impersonating a firefighter

[@NotAFirefighter1]

Anyone know what happened next?

[@TheDrummie1]

If you want to fight fires, go to emegency calls then join the Department as a FF and get fully trained, obviously this guy is a "wannabe" but this dangerous behaviour by him and GROSS NEGLIGENCE by the County and the State. I hope it has been sorted by this time.

[@Sammy_Chouchou]

Kinda expected him to be videoing a vlog in everyones way in the middle of a fire at that point tbh

[@aviationwales3021]

Maybe he’s in the wrong job. Retrain as a fire fighter. OEM keep there nose out of FD

[@brendanburke6500]

He was actually a firefighter for many years. He is not a firefighter anymore though and has no business interfering with scenes. Chances are, he misses the job and wishes he could continue at his current salary as EM, but that still does not excuse his actions.

[@sandman0127]

The guy wants to help any good leader knows you work beside your men he should be trained however

[@chaselaroche8485]

Anyone else reading the teleprompter in the background too? Haha

[@kamrynsmart9151]

Took 4 years for Roblox to do its thing.

[@gchsbus]

I ACTUALLY DO NOT SEE A PROBLEM with him responding to calls. What I see a problem with is him knowing his place. Since he is a 30+ year firefighter, if he is first on scene, he needs to hand the scene to the next fire officer who arrives then ask if he can help. He is the man ultimately in charge of any fire scene but he is an executive. His role is to receive information from the incident commander and be the liaison between fire and the other services as well as assist in dispatching other manpower and also taking charge of the incident if it becomes a situation large enough. His role is also to inform the other executives at all levels of government. His role is not to grab a fire hose or do overhaul. This is like the Mayor showing up to a homicide call. Are the police going to tell the mayor to go home? These firefighters are lucky they have a union backing them up because when you tell the boss to go home, usually you get fired.

[@geraldtlecomoctli4282]

Should put his ass on the front lines and breach the fire hell . All by himself he will say” you know what guys; I think you better handle this . Illl stay back. “

[@mikeggg5671]

The Department of Emergency Services is SUPPOSED to respond. This is a grudge, period. Every area has emergency management.

[@mikeggg5671]

IN this case, however, the DDEM needs to have some serious re-training. He needs to be more calm and professional - OEM is supposed to respond to incidents and coordinate all agencies. In this, however, I can see the flame jocks side.

[@nebraskaninkansas347]

Emergency management does not have that authority usually on a fire scene. Emergency managers coordinate with fire command to get needed supplies or other personnel. They don't do anything as far as fire fighting operations or get on the radio. The fire chief has ultimate command on a fire scene and out ranks everyone.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

How about some subtitles? I couldn't understand a fucking thing from the recording.

[@poppiarlin5612]

He has no business talking on the radio. Self dispatching is very very dangerous.

[@Caderic]

Does anyone know what ever came of this?

[@steveramsay2969]

Also wondering

[@aliciamelendez4168]

To Rick Fontana: You are endangering everyone’s lives because you want to. Either stop messing with the fire fighters or face serious jail time for endangering the lives of others.

[@JDC_Portraits]

Jeremy Dewitte (Fire fighter)

[@NQTOD]

Responded to a brush fire just off the interstate yesterday Dual tone rural We arrived first sig9 the other dept but bam Ema shows up (also fire officer from sig9 dept) turns hazards on and rolls his POV beside brush truck Had tanker and a state trooper blocking for us and of course his POV with hazards actually creating a hazard Get that shit outta here for fucks sake

[@znovosad555]

Sorry but this is part of the problem. Non emergency personnel are allowed lights and sirens on personal vehicles and volunteer fire/ems are allowed courtesy lights. Fire incidents emergency management has no need to be there. They're there for pre planning and large incidents like hurricanes and floods. Large fire scenes command units and task forces are already sent with people who know about this kind of stuff and have spent their whole lives doing this and many years of experiences as fire officers. Connecticut needs to wake up a little bit.

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Zach Novosad I think because his title is "deputy chief or director" is the way he gets by with it

[@znovosad555]

Alive n Well and Happy probably but regardless it's not right. Give him amber warning lights and that's it.

[@Dan-pr3dw]

The subtitles are so damn dark..

[@irish_soldier1248]

Is he fire certified? No? Tell him to get off the scene or the police will make him

[@ColKlenk-id1yu]

Hes a 30 yr vet firefighter

[@chaxsie6792]

@@ColKlenk-id1yu Nobody gives one fuck.

[@Mako2-1]

Looks to me like this guy’s getting framed.

[@LJT7907]

I guess it'll take him killing someone because he's interfering with Communications before they actually take it seriously

[@Krspy2]

If I dress up and pretend to be a cop I go to jail. How is this guy any different?

[@wukichra]

If he isn't an authorized person, sic the FCC on him for illegal broadcasts...

[@weird1600]

when he kills some one and it will happen if this continues who pays the price?

[@niyablake]

He is not a fire fighter. his role as EMA should only come in play when there is a natural disaster or haz mat incident

[@akahaney1]

A man could get killed doing that

[@markstott2218]

what the god damn fuck to stop responding to emergency calls

[@billdarth3090]

He just wants to help

[@eligebrown8998]

Just take him out back and hose him off

[@ColKlenk-id1yu]

I see shit like this all the time, some egotistical fire cheif comes in, and sees someone he didn’t call there and throws a tantrum over it, its literally his job to observe the effectiveness of that department, whats wrong with him lending a hand? the guys a 30 yr vet firefighter.. hes not an idiot thats gonna get in the way, now obviously idk the full situation it’s possible that there could be much more to the story, but truely and honestly its not that big of a deal, our countys ema is a 20 yr firefighter paramedic, responds to any major wreck, fire etc in any 12 fire departments in my county, no one has a single issue with it

[@pendragonshall]

Nobody seems to realize that this is a very one sided “report”. I’m not saying that he’s right or wrong just that this is a very lopsided report if you could call it that. They don’t even mention the man’s decades of fire fighting. A LOT more to this than is being reported and that should concern everybody. I’m sick and tired of political reporting and I don’t mean reporting on politics I mean literally being political.

[@nlleinbach4244]

This may be a one sided report however I believe it as we also have this very same problem in our community. Our EMA also has a good training background but is less than useless on scene

[@pirobot668beta]

So this guy is a Karen?

[@Blank55600]

I think my IQ just dropped from reading that title.

[@cliftonsuber]

What’s the big deal? I’ve been a firefighter for 20 years, Emergency management has always been helpful on fire scenes at every department I have ever worked at. They are very helpful for things like logistics, planning, safety, things like that. Sounds like these guys just want to throw their suckers in the dirt for something. He’s EVOC certified, he’s no different running lights and sirens to a fire than law enforcement is, and we don’t have a problem with them. From the outside looking in, I think there is some kind of personal vendetta against this guy. And why are firefighters screaming on the radio about flames rolling over their heads, happens to me every time we make entry into a house fire, it’s our job. Sounds like a little vagisil might fix this problem.

[@Firebuff101]

Stepping on radio traffic and self-dispatching are deadly. The man is taking command of scenes. He is NOT a firefighter and has no business or qualifications to be taking these actions.

[@MarioPalma-gm3vn]

The problem is the guy is a fucking moron.

[@bohemoth1]

SUPER BUFF

[@l0sangelesfiredepartment988]

Sir Is He a FIREFIGHTER?

[@davidyyprice8098]

I .....

[@Erik-pr2rf]

pencil pushers belong behind their desk NOT on scene they r a danger to all there when they cant do their job without a backseat driver walking around ... step off ole man and let the right people do their jobs

[@patricksmith2553]

He’s the director of EMD so he has every right to be there, as does any citizen or member of the press. As far as responding CODE to calls, I’m not sure what the laws are or if he’s allowed to go so, but imagine he can. So I’m not saying the guy is correct in everything he’s doing or did, but he’s the director of EMD! It’s his job after all to make sure the area, his assigned area is safe during emergency’s!

[@IanKay6]

The director of emergency management should not be in a dangerous environment without proper PPE. In most agencies emergency management only assists on scene when there services are requested. They are really good at setting up emergency shelters, not putting out fires. That's why we have fire departments. I have a feeling you aren't a union FF or a FF at all. You are out of your element.

[@chaxsie6792]

@@IanKay6 Agreed,