Refused orders to aid victims of shooting due to his political differences. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-18-firefighter-giffords-dispatch_N.htm TUCSON (AP) â A veteran firefighter refused to respond to last month's deadly shooting spree that left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords wounded because he had different political views than his colleagues and "did not want to be part of it," according to internal city memos.
Either that or we are going to require a two party emergency services. when you dial 911 the first prompt would be. Press #1 if you are republican Press #2 if you are democrat Press #3 if none of the above (and line disconnects)
He's retired , I can understand reluctance to participate in a political circus atmosphere. read the story this is an hour and a half after the shooting.
sorry, when you take the oath of emt or police or fire, you take the oath to serve. his excuse was flimsy (according to the article, which is all i have to go on) and he should be removed from serving since he cannot be counted on. i respect his rights to whatever personal feelings he has or wants, but they have no place in a fire department.