Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has launched an internal investigation after an employee made an inappropriate comment on a Montgomery County Police Department social media post. The employee is currently in non-operational status pending the outcome.
The name of the firefighter and the exact content of the comment were not included in the statement released by MCFRS.
“Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is aware of an inappropriate comment made by an MCFRS employee on a social media post made by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The content of the comment is concerning and does not reflect the values or commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion upheld by MCFRS.
An internal investigation has been initiated to review the matter thoroughly. The employee is in a non-operational status pending the outcome of the investigation.
MCFRS takes allegations of this nature seriously. We remain committed to maintaining the trust of the community we serve and upholding the highest standards of professional conduct among all members of our department.
No further details will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.”