LaFayette Public Safety Director Tommy Freeman
A LaFayette, Ga., firefighter who was fired last week for refusing to obey an order while on duty is appealing the decision to the City Council, authorities said.
LaFayette Public Safety Director Tommy Freeman said he wrote up Johnny Stephens Jr. for insubordination two weeks ago. He said the firefighter refused to install a radio in a pickup truck after being told twice by his supervisors.
“He was given a lawful, legal order to carry out an assignment, and he refused to do it,” Freeman said.
Stephens couldn’t be reached for comment Friday.
Freeman recommended to LaFayette City Manager Frank Etheridge that Stephens — a four-year employee — be fired.