Horsham firefighter fired after saying racial slur over radio

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Horsham firefighter fired after saying racial slur over radio

Arts & Culture
When:
June 3, 2026 · 12:13 PM
Source:
Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

A firefighter and EMT of Horsham Fire Company No. 1 was fired after saying a racial slur that was transmitted over the county radio system while responding to an emergency incident, according to the fire company. The incident happened June 2 at about 4 p.m. when Horsham Fire Company No. 1 and mutual aid partners were dispatched to an emergency call on County Line Road in Horsham Township. While responding to the incident, officials said an employee of the fire company used “offensive and unaccep

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