FDNY firefighters disciplined for hazing African-American member

  • Source: New York Post
  • Published: 10/24/2016 12:00 AM

Seven Midtown firefighters have been disciplined for violating the FDNY’s “zero tolerance” hazing policy, The Post has learned. Five firefighters and two officers at Engine 40-Ladder 35 near Lincoln Center — a firehouse that goes by the nickname “The Cavemen” — allegedly ridiculed an African-American member, sources said. The FDNY refused to name the firefighters being disciplined or explain specifically what they did, but one insider said the incident involved a prank in which “they put the guy’s locker in the bathroom.” The offending Bravest were slapped with stiff penalties — a loss of three to 30 days pay and 15 vacation days, an internal department order announced Thursday.



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