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LANDOVER, Md. -- 9NEWS NOW has learned the chief of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department has been suspended. Sources confirm the suspension is part of the disciplinary action announced Sunday night by the board of directors of the Prince George's County fire company.
A statement released by Kentland calls the actions of its members inexcusable. Specifically the statement is referring to videos from 2003 and 2004 that were leaked to the news media.
The videos show firefighters igniting illegal fireworks and involved in the apparent hazing of a member.
Seen in the videos is current Kentland Chief Tony Kelleher. Kelleher was not the chief at the time the videos were taken.
The statement says the actions "do not represent the tradition of heroism, professionalism and dedication that the kentland VFD strives to uphold."
The department promises to investigate "the actions of each individual identified in the video and participating in unsafe behavior".
Republished with permission of WUSA-TV.
