The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is investigating allegations a number of firefighters met at a city fire station over the weekend, breaking city policies around social distancing during COVID-19.
In a statement to Global News, the city says the allegations suggest the firefighters met at Station 1 to pay respects to a retiring colleague on his last shift. “The health and safety of all service members and the public is the top priority of WFPS,” reads the city’s statement. “The WFPS takes these allegations seriously and if proven, appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken.” It’s not clear how many members are alleged to have attended the gathering.