10 employees fired after rookie firefighter reported extreme hazing | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGraig GraziosiTuesday 30 December 2025 22:33 GMTSurveillance footage shows fraternity hazing ritualA 19-year-old rookie firefighter in Florida reported being subjected to a severe hazing incident by colleagues at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21.The alleged assault, which occurred on his second day, involved colleagues beating, whipping him with a belt, and waterboarding him to force him to reveal his phone's passcode for a TikTok video.Ten fire station workers, including a battalion chief, were subsequently fired following an investigation into the incident.Four of the fired individuals – Kaylee Bradley, Tate Trauthwein, Edward Kenny, and Seth Day – are facing criminal charges including robbery, kidnapping, and battery.All four arrested first responders have pleaded not guilty to their charges and have posted bail.In fullRookie firefighter, 19, claims he was whipped and waterboarded by colleagues who wanted to gain access to his cell phoneThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in