Firefighter Fired Over Hanging Doll | Denver News

A Golden firefighter hung a Black novelty doll from a rope in a fire station stairwell, sparking outrage and a swift disciplinary response that culminated in his firing. Initially demoted and suspended, he later left an anonymous letter to negotiate punishment — seen as immature by leadership. Though he claimed it was meant as harmless fun, the city’s handling of the incident triggered broader fallout: the City Manager and Fire Chief were both fired, with the chief planning legal action, and an outside investigation is now underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be1dbdd7b1280748