Jackson firefighters placed on leave due to weekend incident

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Three Jackson firefighters have been placed on administrative leave after undergoing sobriety tests at the scene of a fire.

This is according to a news release from the city of Jackson.

“The conduct described in this incident is unacceptable and inconsistent with the standards we demand of every member of this department,” said Chief Rasean Thomas. “The safety of Jackson residents is our highest obligation, and any behavior that compromises that obligation will not be tolerated.”…

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