Four First Responders Arrested for Hazing a Firefighter

Four fire and rescue employees in Florida have been arrested for the alleged violent hazing of a fellow firefighter, which included being beaten with a belt, waterboarded, and forced to provide his cellphone password. The incident occurred during a shift at Fire Station 21 on November 16, and the arrested individuals face serious charges including kidnapping and robbery. The Marion County Fire Chief condemned their actions as a violation of the profession’s core values. The 19-year-old victim, who has been with the department for five months, remains employed and has declined to take time off.

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