Facebook Post Leaves San Jose Firefighters in Hot Water

  • Source: KNTV-TV NBC 11 Bay Area
  • Published: 07/19/2018 06:15 PM

A social media page that supports San Jose Firefighters put firefighters on the hot seat after expressing frustration over homeless people in the city causing hazardous situations. Homeless advocated responded fiercely to a Friends of San Jose Firefighters Facebook post stated in part, "the homeless have no regard for private or public property and that a camp is dangerous for our folks and a huge draw on our resources." The post got the attention of the fire department’s top brass as well as homeless advocates who claim homeless people know both the helping hand and enforcing hands of firefighters and police. "It sets up a scenario where the people who are sent out to help clear or respond to emergencies in encampments are now the enemy," said homeless advocate Shaunn Cartwright.



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