Prospect Park fire chief resigns following controversial social media post

A fire official in Delaware County has resigned following a controversial social media post surrounding the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

The borough of Prospect Park put out a statement condemning the now former fire marshal, James Simmonds.

“The Prospect Park Fire Company Board of Trustees met the evening of July 14th stemming from an incident where ill-mannered remarks were made on social media by former Chief James Simmonds regarding the tragic events that in western Pennsylvania,” said the Board of Trustees in a statement. “The remarks made were personal in nature and were not an official statement, nor represents the views this Fire Company.”

Simmonds will be replaced by the assistant fire chief for the remainder of his term.

“The Prospect Park Fire Company does not condone this type of behavior by our members or our leadership” said Prospect Park Fire Company Chairman Joe Magee. “We are deeply saddened by Chief Simmonds comments and agreed that it would be best if he stepped down in his role as Chief.”

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