On Wednesday, four Marion County Fire and Rescue employees were detained for their alleged role in a reported aggressive hazing incident involving a 19-year-old fireman at Station 21 in Ocala.

Billy Woods, the county judge, claimed the assault started with the sufferer receiving grease, but it turned into something so severe that the attacker used a belt to suffocate the victim. This is the most tragic thing I've always been told, lamented County Fire Chief James Banta, in his 30 years as a fire. The prisoners were identified as Kaylee Bradley, 25, a medic, Seth Day, 22, a firefighter/EMT, and Edward Kenny III, 22, an emergency medical technician. According to the charges of kidnapping, robbery, and rape, Kevin, Day, and Trauthwein are accused. Robbery, aiding, and betting were all charges brought against Bradley. After the activities became known, all were fired.

The prey was pressured to give his login.

The assault supposedly started when many coworkers discovered the firefighter's viral video on TikTok, according to the affidavit. When he refused, they attempted to get his cell phone's password, and the abuse started to escalate.

The victim claimed that one of the accused threw his boots into the woods, and the other two resisted him as he ran to fetch them. Trauthwein reportedly pulled down his pants, removed his belt, and punched him while requesting his phone password it.

Another crucial moment occurred when the victim struggled to breathe while the victim was covered with a towel and constantly poured water over it.

When he received a call for assistance, the fire escaped.

According to the report, the young man was only able to escape the condition when an emergency call arrived during his change. He always gave up his login.

The Sheriff's Office launched a fugitive research a few days after the incident, on November 19, when it was reported. Chief Banta confirmed that the four workers had been fired right away. What transpired was inadmissible, unjustifiable, and opposed to all beliefs? of this industry," he said. These persons "forgot their right to wear the dress the moment they betrayed and threatened a colleague," he continued. The target continues to serve. The fireman is still serving despite what transpired. Banda explained that he had been given a vacation, but he declined. The main responded," He has a work to do. " The ministry will look into whether other staff members who were present during the incident should be subject to sanctions in addition to the legal case. To prevent any similar incidents, inside protocols and management education will also be strengthened. Every member of the department is expected to have a healthy, courteous, and professional environment, according to Banta.

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