Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, 'grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life.'
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attemptA fire official in Delaware County has resigned after making controversial comments on social media about theIn the aftermath of Saturday's shooting at a Trump rally in western Pennsylvania, Jim Simmonds -- the fire marshal in the borough of Prospect Park -- took to Facebook.Simmonds, who also served as the chief of the Prospect Park Fire Company, was quickly met with backlash.
The Prospect Park Fire Company Board of Trustees said it also met on Sunday night to discuss the comments. In a statement on Facebook, Simmonds said, "I am truly sorry that my actions as an individual now bring Prospect Park Borough and Fire Company into a negative light. I know that my position requires me to always put the Borough and Fire Company in mind while posting or speaking anywhere in public."Borough officials reacted to his resignation in a statement.
The board said its members are now thinking of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter killed during Saturday's shooting at the rally.
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