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The firefighter, Jacob Gregoire, 36, was held in the police car for about 30 minutes before being released, CBS 8 says. The station posted video showing Gregoire talking to the news crew to be sure they knew what was taking place.
"Hey, I just want to let you know, he's arresting me for not moving the fire truck," Gregoire can be heard yelling.
Officer Todd Greeves arrested Capt. David Wilson because they had a disagreement about where Wilson had parked the fire truck. Wilson testified at the trial that the Robertson Fire Protection District fire truck had been parked in such a way so that it would protect the rescue workers as they attempted to free a victim from a car that was involved in the crash on the Interstate.
When Greeves ordered that the fire truck be moved so that traffic could pass through the area, Wilson ignored him and continued working. Greeves then arrested Wilson, who was never charged. He was held for 23 minutes.
Wilson filed a lawsuit against Greeves and the City of Hazelwood, alleging that his civil rights were violated and he suffered anxiety and humiliation as a result of the arrest.
originally posted by: LoverBoy
As a firefighter/paramedic I can tell you for the most part we all get along. However I have seen a huge rivalry between firemen and police in many other cities. I have also noticed a trend with not all, but many Highway Patrol officers here on accident scenes. Especially accidents on interstates... It seems many times they are just trying to hurry us so they can clear up traffic. I understand somewhat because you don't want accidents to happen by distracted bystandards, but at the same time we have to do our job. The interstate is the most dangerous part of my job in my opinion and you DO NOT rush or play around out there. You look out for each other and use your vehicles as barriers which per protocol includes blocking lanes even if not effected by the wreck in general. Thumbs down to that officer and I promise you if he still has a job, he will receive no help from any of those guys again.
originally posted by: LoverBoy
As a firefighter/paramedic I can tell you for the most part we all get along. However I have seen a huge rivalry between firemen and police in many other cities. I have also noticed a trend with not all, but many Highway Patrol officers here on accident scenes. Especially accidents on interstates... It seems many times they are just trying to hurry us so they can clear up traffic. I understand somewhat because you don't want accidents to happen by distracted bystandards, but at the same time we have to do our job. The interstate is the most dangerous part of my job in my opinion and you DO NOT rush or play around out there. You look out for each other and use your vehicles as barriers which per protocol includes blocking lanes even if not effected by the wreck in general. Thumbs down to that officer and I promise you if he still has a job, he will receive no help from any of those guys again.
What the hell is happening here?
. . . .
My god.
Sounds to me, from what you have said here, and the OP, that there needs to be a clear 'chain of command' established for these situations, where the Fire/Paramedics are "IN CHARGE" until such time as they turn control of the situation over to the police... (ie: when they have completed their rescue/cleanup mission)
originally posted by: StratosFear
Firefighters and Paramedics are the real unsung heroes of the world. Just look at what they do and try to remember the last time you heard one of them complaining. I'm not sure what sort of training and education is involved with being a firefighter(I will look it up as I'm interested in this career field) but its got to be far more than what is required to be a cop. Incompetent and firefighter/paramedic don't seem like words you hear much in the same sentence. Mad respect for those guys and gals.