Florida fire chief calls hazing incident ‘unacceptable’
NBC News·2025-11-26 19:49

Incident Overview - Four Florida firefighters were arrested and terminated for a violent hazing incident involving kidnapping, robbery, and battery [1][4] - The incident stemmed from a dispute over a TikTok video [2][3] - Allegations include waterboarding and physical assault [3][4] Personnel Involved - Suspects' ages range from 19 to 25 years old [4] - The victimized firefighter is still employed and chose to return to work [6][7] Department Response - The fire chief condemned the actions as unacceptable and contrary to the department's core values [5] - The fire chief offered the victim time off [7]