The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) issued a memo scolding members over recent behavior towards Democrat Attorney General Letitia James.
Following a New York Post report about the leaked memo, FDNY spokesman Jim Long confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday morning that chief officers went to firehouses over the weekend to discuss the events of Thursday and speak to the concerns and disappointment with the behavior shown during James’ remarks.
The New York Post reported that the department handed out a memo over the weekend at firehouses across New York City that said the FDNY’s Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BITS) is searching through video to identify those who took part in booing James.
The officers also issued reminders that the behavior of FDNY members affects the department’s reputation, Long said, adding that the ongoing process of speaking to firefighters and staff was productive, well-received and put the department on a path of moving forward with the community and its partners.
Firefighters “should understand that BITS is gathering video and identifying members that brought discredit … to the department,” read the memo obtained by the Post. “We want the members to come forward. They will come to HQ to be educated [on] why their behavior is unacceptable.”
The memo also advised firefighters not to express their political views while on duty.
“When you’re not on duty, feel however you want about politicians,” the memo said. “Vote. Protest. That’s your right. But don’t do it on the job’s time, on other members’ time, or on their families’ time. Do it on your own time.”
Long previously told Fox News Digital in a statement Sunday morning that the department’s concerns were “about professionalism at an official event,” and “has nothing to do with politics.”
Last week, booing erupted as James walked up to the podium to honor the swearing-in of the first African-American woman chaplain of the FDNY, the Rev. Pamela Holmes as well as other first responders.
“Oh c’mon, we’re in a house of God. Simmer down,” James could be heard telling the crowd. “Thank you for getting it out of your system.”
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