Posts Tagged: Macon
Demoted Macon-Bibb County, GA Captain Stephanie Burke says she was scared by gun prank. Chief Marvin Riggins paints a different picture as he narrates longer version of video at hearing.
Chief says Burke can be seen putting hand over ears before firecraker was used to simulate gunfire.
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Macon-Bibb County gunman prank update: Hearing discusses captain’s role in planning. Firefighters make claim there is culture of hazing to include painting of genitals.
Chief Marvin Riggins says disciplinary record played role in the firing of one firefighter.
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Raw video: Former Macon-Bibb County Firefighter Christopher Hughes continues to tell his version of the rookie prank that cost him his job. Claims captain asked him to bring in BB gun.
Hughes says he is being made the scapegoat when others, including his captain, were involved in the planning.
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Macon-Bibb County FD’s Stephanie Burke now demoted to lieutenant because of prank on rookies. New information on the former captain’s role.
Fired firefighter Chris Hughes shares text messages with newspaper reporter.
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One Macon-Bibb County firefighter to be fired over gun prank against rookies. Captain & four others suspended. Sergeant demoted.
Chief Marvin Riggins announced disciplinary actions taken following YouTube video posted on Sunday.
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Macon-Bibb Firehouse “Robbery” Prank leaves One Fired Pending Review, One Demoted, and Four Others Suspended
The fate of the firefighters involved in the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Firehouse "Robbery" Prank at Station 108 has been realized. The news comes today, just days after the infamous video went viral.
One firefighter is facing termination, another demoted and 10 day suspension, three others with 10 day suspensions, one with a two day suspension, and one more with a counseling statement.
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NEW INFORMATION: Macon-Bibb County Chief Marvin Riggins says some could lose job or rank over rookie prank. Discipline could come as early as today. Watch press conference.
Chief says disciplinary action could come within 24 hours.
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UPDATED – No surprise: Media asking questions & Macon-Bibb County chief looking for answers in gunman scaring rookies prank. Chief is ‘deeply saddened’ by video.
The comments section is near unanimous on this topic.
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Firehouse Prank involving Gun? NOT A GOOD IDEA
I cannot believe this video is still online. I am sure it will be gone soon so watch it now if you want to see what a bad idea this is. I imagine we will be reading about former firefighters very soon.
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Video: Fire station goes to great lengths to prank rookies.
What happened to sending them out for a can of friction loss?
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Accused fire setter poses for picture at fire scene. Cops say man had stolen fire department radios & has previous serial arson arrest.
A regular STATter911.com contributor snaps picture of accused arsonist at the scene of the crime.
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