Firefighter could be fired for alleged on-the-job intoxication
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) - A firefighter who was allegedly drunken,
loud and abusive while on emergency medical runs might be fired for
violating department rules.
Kokomo Fire Chief Dave Duncan on Tuesday brought formal charges
that allege John J. Iseminger was drunk on duty the night of June
9, testing above the legal limit for alcohol.
The Kokomo Board of Public Works & Safety will hear the case
Sept. 19.
Rick Daily, president of Firefighters Local 396, had no comment
on the case Tuesday, but said the union will help the 18-year
veteran of the department fight the charges.
Iseminger remains on duty with the department while the charges
are pending.
There was no answer Wednesday at a number listed for John
Iseminger in Kokomo to obtain comment.
In addition to a charge of performing duties while under the
influence of alcohol, Iseminger is also charged with conduct
unbecoming an officer. He also faces allegations he violated state
laws governing conduct by a public employee.
In his written report to the board of works, Duncan said
Iseminger took part in emergency runs June 9 while under the
influence and that after one run, "medics complained that a
firefighter was loud, abusive and smelled of alcohol."
Deputy Chief Pat Donoghue said a blood-alcohol test administered
after that run found Iseminger to be above both the legal driving
limit of .08, and the department's contractual limit of .10.
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Information from: Kokomo Tribune, http://www.ktonline.com
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) - A firefighter who was allegedly drunken,
loud and abusive while on emergency medical runs might be fired for
violating department rules.
Kokomo Fire Chief Dave Duncan on Tuesday brought formal charges
that allege John J. Iseminger was drunk on duty the night of June
9, testing above the legal limit for alcohol.
The Kokomo Board of Public Works & Safety will hear the case
Sept. 19.
Rick Daily, president of Firefighters Local 396, had no comment
on the case Tuesday, but said the union will help the 18-year
veteran of the department fight the charges.
Iseminger remains on duty with the department while the charges
are pending.
There was no answer Wednesday at a number listed for John
Iseminger in Kokomo to obtain comment.
In addition to a charge of performing duties while under the
influence of alcohol, Iseminger is also charged with conduct
unbecoming an officer. He also faces allegations he violated state
laws governing conduct by a public employee.
In his written report to the board of works, Duncan said
Iseminger took part in emergency runs June 9 while under the
influence and that after one run, "medics complained that a
firefighter was loud, abusive and smelled of alcohol."
Deputy Chief Pat Donoghue said a blood-alcohol test administered
after that run found Iseminger to be above both the legal driving
limit of .08, and the department's contractual limit of .10.
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Information from: Kokomo Tribune, http://www.ktonline.com
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