Underwood, Thomas v. City of Lowell 6/6/19

The Commission affirmed the 20-day suspension of a long-serving Lowell fire lieutenant who refused to serve shifts on the back step of a ladder truck and went on to undermine the chain of command when attempting to avoid the assignment. The Commission found this to be conduct unbecoming of a firefighter.

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Agency

Civil Service Commission

Appeal Type

Discipline Appeal

Summary

The Commission affirmed the 20-day suspension of a long-serving Lowell fire lieutenant who refused to serve shifts on the back step of a ladder truck and went on to undermine the chain of command when attempting to avoid the assignment. The Commission found this to be conduct unbecoming of a firefighter.

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