D.C. Fire/EMS Sergeant Resigns Over Sex Charges

A D.C. Fire & EMS sergeant resigned over the weekend, a week after being accused of exposing himself to a female, civilian EMS worker. In a press release issued by the department, Chief Dennis Rubin said he immediately accepted the resignation.

According to sources familiar with the case, but unable to speak officially for the department, the male sergeant was assigned as a battalion chief's aide. The incident occurred during the overnight hours of July 30th while the sergeant was off-duty and the EMS worker was on-duty at the quarters of Engine 8 in the 1500 block of C Street, Southeast. The EMS worker complained that the sergeant exposed himself in a lounge area of the firehouse.

Chief Rubin said last Thursday that he immediately placed the sergeant on administrative leave upon learning of the allegations. The Metropolitan Police Department was also alerted to the incident and its investigation is continuing.

Here is the press release issued around noon today:

(Washington, DC) -- DC Fire & EMS Chief Dennis L. Rubin made the following statement regarding the resignation of a department sergeant, amid allegations of sexual misconduct inside a firehouse.

"The DC Fire & EMS Department will never, ever tolerate this kind of behavior from any of its members. When this matter was brought to my attention, I took swift and decisive action to protect the integrity of our agency, preserve the public trust and to protect the interests of all affected parties. The individual was immediately placed on administrative leave while an investigation ensued. The individual in question presented resignation papers over the weekend, and separation from the agency was effected immediately. I understand that the Metropolitan Police Department has launched a criminal investigation into the allegations. As such, it is inappropriate for the department to make any further comment."