Spokane to discipline 5 firefighters after harassment, bullying allegations

SPOKANE — Spokane will discipline five firefighters after the conclusion of an investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying within the department.

The Spokesman-Review reports two firefighters will be suspended for 48 hours without pay and other disciplinary action will be taken, including written reprimands.

The firefighters’ union and city officials said in a joint statement Tuesday that they are “committed to a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, or retaliation of any kind.”

The city Human Resources Department launched the