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Montgomery County firefighter fired after racial slur aired over radio

Horsham Fire Company No. 1 said “offensive and unacceptable language” was transmitted over the county radio while crews responded to an emergency.

Published Jun 4, 2026, 9:44 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Montgomery County firefighter was fired earlier this week after officials said he used a racial slur over the county radio system.

In a statement posted to social media, the Horsham Fire Company No. 1 said that firefighters were sent to a sent to an emergency along County Line Road in the township at about 1 p.m. Tuesday.