Raleigh is disciplining an unknown number of firefighters after a local rapper filmed a music video at Raleigh Fire Station 12. The city previously said it was investigating after the rapper known as CEO Shoutoutt filmed his “Fire Drill” freestyle rap in front of the station on Poole Road.
On Thursday, a group that represents local firefighters said those involved had been disciplined and that the group was looking into the matter. “We are aware of disciplinary actions issued to the members we represent for the incident that occurred on January 29th outside station 12,” according to a statement from the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association. “We are looking further into the matter to ensure all policies and procedures were followed.”
The video, shared on the rapper’s YouTube page, shows two Raleigh fire trucks with their lights on and the rapper wearing a plastic red fire helmet. No firefighters appear in the music video.