Posts Tagged: Prank
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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Firehouse rookie prank: The human cocoon. And this is on YouTube for what reason?
I don't get it. Do you?
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Lessons from a FF1 & FF 2 class: Good communications, effective teamwork, nice application of rope skills.
Showing off what they learned in class.
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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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More Fallout Over Prank In Macon-Bibb County, GA
An additional disciplinary action has been announced by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department following the YouTube video shooting prank that occurred on September 18, 2011. Yesterday, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins increased the punishment for Fire Captain S…
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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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Hazmat prank on TV show scare tactics
Never forget the cardinal rule for hazmat technicians: Always wear clean underwear to a hazmat run. You never know when your gonna end up in your skivvies during decon.
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Colorado Firefighter’s Prank Will Be Costly
A Colorado firefighter is facing criminal charges and departmental discipline following a prank he played on a fellow firefighter. Firefighter Kevin Adler, 38, a 13 year veteran of the Greeley Fire Department, allegedly put sugar in the gas tank of …
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Two More Videos of Firefighter Pranks and a Link to Many More
If you haven't been following along, I have posted numerous firefighter pranks right here on Fire Critic.
Here are two more short video clips of firefighter pranks below
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Firefighter Candid Camera Prank
Willie Wines Jr. tells me that Dave Statter falls for this one all the time.
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Classic Firefighter Prank – Stirring the Water in the Tanker
Another prank on the rookie. This one is the classic stirring the water in the tanker...you know to keep the water fresh!
This rookie takes this stuff seriously!
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A Chinese fire drill. No, really.
Ingenuity or stupidity? Or both?
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More Firehouse Pranks
Here at the Fire Critic we enjoy lightening the mood a bit from time to time...or all the time.
Here are a couple more firehouse pranks for you guys to put in your toolbox!
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1 Rookie Firefighter 8 Pranks
These guys are good. They have either been following along on the Fire Critic or spent some time searching youtube for firefighter pranks.
These Auburndale firefighters get the same rookie with some of the best pranks...most of which have to do with water. The jet dump lever one is the best!
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Firehouse Prank: Columbus Firefighters Make Sure New Lt. Doesn’t Forget The Basics!
Check out this video of Columbus Firefighters getting a fellow firefighter with the old American Fire Water Torture on the day of his promotion.
I guess they are pretty much saying "Don't forget where you came from!"
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Firefighters Rescue Oklahoma Boy, Tongue Frozen To Pole
[fblike]Yep, it happens. FOX affiliate in Austin is reporting this morning that an Oklahoma boy is recovering today after his tongue became frozen to a metal pole. Firefighters responded early yesterday morning to find the 8 year old boy on his tippy toe…
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Top 5 Firefighter ‘Wake Up’ Prank Videos
[fblike]There is nothing more traditional about a fire station than a good old fashioned prank. Sure there are lines that shouldn't be crossed whether it be discriminatory or for safety reasons. Still, the wakeup prank has probably been going on for ages…
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This ‘Fire Fighter’ Game Must Self Destruct
Is it possible that I've become more and more particular about my game apps for my Android phone especially those that charge a fee? When I can get Angry Birds for FREE or any of the HD apps for my iPad from EA Games at only 99 cents I expect more and mo…
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