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HFD terminates 12 cadets ahead of graduation for 'racist and hateful' behavior, chief confirms
A dozen Houston Fire Department cadets were terminated for hateful and racist behavior, Chief Thomas Muñoz said in a ...
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Houston Fire Department Fires 12 Cadets for Racist Social Media Posts, at a Cost of $1.2 Million
With approximately $100,000 invested in training each cadet, city officials lamented the economic loss following the ...
Chief: Houston fire cadets dismissed over 'racist and hateful behavior'
HOUSTON — A dozen firefighter cadets in Houston have been dismissed from the training program, according to Fire Chief Thomas ...
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Racist meme scandal at Houston Fire Academy ends cadet careers days before graduation
The scandal has a significant financial impact. According to the city's cost analysis, a full academy course costs ...
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50 cadets badged to become HFD firefighters
Enthusiastic families screamed their loved ones names as, one by one, 50 cadets received their badges and became Houston Fire Department firefighters at a graduation ...
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50 Houston Fire Department cadets become HFD firefighters at graduation
The Houston Fire Department continues to rebound from a staffing dip caused by neglect by the city in years past and the pandemic. 50 cadets received their badges and became HFD firefighters at a ...