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Nashville firefighter who called council members white supremacists suspended for 16 days

NFD concluded that Lipscomb had violated department policy and, pending a hearing, he should be suspended for 16 days.

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NFD concluded that Lipscomb had violated department policy and, pending a\u00a0hearing, he should be suspended for 16 days.

Highlights

  • Nashville firefighter Josh Lipscomb, who performs as a comedian under the name Josh Black, called some council members “white supremacists” in a Feb.
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  • An NFD panel concluded he violated department policy and should be suspended for 16 days.
  • The suspension will begin on his next scheduled shift Monday, records show.
  • Council members voiced their support of Lipcomb in a letter to the chief of the fire department on Feb.