A photo that was posted on the Detroit Fire Incidents Page is causing outrage in the community.
On New Year’s Eve, members of the Detroit Fire Department battled a vacant house fire in Southwest Detroit. After getting the fire under control, the firefighters decided to take a selfie in front of the house which was uploaded to Facebook. There were mixed reviews regarding the photo which was taken down from social media. Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones spoke out about the controversial photo.
“There are a lot of ways to celebrate a retirement. Taking a photo in front of a building fire is not one of them,” said Jones. We will investigate this matter and follow the facts where they lead us. If this photo is verified, discipline will be in order.”
A statement was issued regarding the photo in question on the Detroit Fire Incidents Page. “In regard to the photo that was removed, we would like to clear a few things up. First of all, no one at this page took that photo. Second, we were asked to post it by a firefighter for the city of Detroit. Third, the only reason it was removed is, we received messages by guys on the job stating that they had been threatened For the photo being posted. To clarify “threatened” meaning threatened by their work I would assume by their context threatened of punitive actions Happy New Years from us at Detroit Fire Incidents Page.”
An investigation is underway regarding the social media post.
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