Bloomfield Fire Department

Florida Firefighters Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture, and Robbery of Co-worker

In Marion County, Florida, four Fire and Rescue employees have been arrested following a violent hazing incident involving a 19-year-old co-worker. The incident, which took place at Fire Station 21, included alleged waterboarding of the victim, as well as physical assault and robbery. The four employees were charged with kidnapping, robbery, and battery, and have since been fired. The Sheriff’s office initiated an investigation after being contacted by fire and rescue supervisors, and the victim has returned to his post after the incident.

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New Jersey Firefighter Sues Over Noose Incident, Citing Civil Rights Violations

A Bloomfield firefighter filed a federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment due to a coworker’s actions during training sessions. The complaint, filed on November 16, 2025, details two incidents where the coworker, Walter Coffey, displayed and threw a noose at the plaintiff, accompanied by racial slurs. Despite the incidents, which occurred in November 2023, and subsequent criminal charges against Coffey, the firefighter claims the Bloomfield Fire Department failed to take appropriate disciplinary action. The plaintiff alleges emotional and psychological distress, seeking $25 million in damages, citing violations of federal and state civil rights laws.

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