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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Fire chief suspended after shouting expletives at girl, 10, on stretcher: ‘SHUT THE F--- UP!'
Fire chief Peter Alt (in T-shirt and shorts) and other first responders loading stretcher carrying 10-year-old girl onto fire truck. Photo by Chanzillaaa / TikTok A fire chief in New York has been stripped of his duties after he yelled at a 10-year-old girl on a stretcher to 'shut the f— up' as she was being loaded into a fire truck. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Peter Alt, chief of the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, was captured on video on Monday that has since gone viral, berating and hurling obscenities at the girl outside her Long Island home. 'Shut the f— up! It's like this with you every f—ing week!' he is seen shouting at the child in the cellphone footage captured by a concerned neighbour, WNBC reported. The video, which has garnered more the 4.7 views on TikTok, shows the sobbing girl as she pleads with the fire department. 'I don't want to go!,' she screams. 'I want to go home,' to which Alt responds, 'Shut your mouth!' The incident came after the girl's family called emergency services for help with calming the child down, her grandmother told the outlet. The girl was said to have become emotionally overwhelmed after her phone was taken away, so another family member called the police, who had been understanding in the past. The child's grandmother, who asked not to be named, said she was not there when the incident took place but she was 'devastated' by how the Alt handled her granddaughter. 'Maybe it was a blessing I wasn't there because I would have jumped all over this guy,' she told the outlet. 'When you call for help — the police, the fire department — they're supposed to help you. Not treat you like garbage. And curse at a child at that.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Any grown person telling a 10 year old in crisis to STFU is deplorable, especially this Fire Chief, who needs to be FIRED. And did I hear the N-word? — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) August 6, 2025 The girl's mother, who called the authorities, agreed that the first responder 'failed' her daughter. 'He was supposed to protect her and help her, not verbally abuse her,' the mom, who wished to remain anonymous, told Newsday . She now fears her daughter will 'lose faith' in the police and fire departments and has been left 'scared' over the incident. The mom added: 'He failed her. At no point should a child or human be spoken to like that ever.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO The North Babylon Fire Company issued a response soon after, condemning Alt's 'unacceptable' behaviour and saying they don't condone it. 'We have become aware of an incident which occurred last night, August 4, 2025 between a member of the North Babylon Fire Company and a minor during an aided call wherein the member is alleged to have used inappropriate language toward the minor,' the statement from the fire company's executive board read. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. According to the press release, Alt was 'relieved of all of his duties pending a full and thorough investigation,' and the fire company vowed that 'appropriate action will be taken.' Read More Officers with the Suffolk County Police Department were also on scene during Monday's incident. They reported the incident to their supervisor, and internal affairs also notified the Town of Babylon, according to a statement obtained by Newsday . The grandmother said the girl has since isolated herself at home and 'didn't want to go to school.' She told the outlet: 'She has anxiety. She will need therapy.' Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists Editorial Cartoons Celebrity
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Fire chief Peter Alt yells ‘Shut the f*** up' at distressed girl, 10
A New York Volunteer Fire Company chief has been suspended from his duties after he was caught on video using inappropriate language to a young girl in distress A disgraced fire chief has been suspended after he told a 10-year-old girl to "shut the f*** up" as she is strapped to a stretcher during an emergency call-out. North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting at the upset child in West Babylon, New York on Monday, August 4. In a now viral video, which has been watched more than 4.5million times on TikTok, the girl was visibly upset as she was placed into an ambulance. "Shut the f*** up! Deal with you every f****** day," Alt is heard shouting at the youngster. The girl, who was strapped to a stretcher, can be heard shouting: 'I don't want to go! I want to go home!" 'Shut your mouth," the fire chief can be heard shouting back. It comes after a schoolboy, 13, has both legs amputated after 'getting cramp' at sports camp. The incident was captured on video by a concerned neighbour and Alt, a 22-year veteran with North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, has since been stripped of his duties, the company confirmed in a statement. "We have become aware of an incident which occurred last night, August 4, 2025 between a member of the North Babylon Fire Company and a minor during an aided call wherein the member is alleged to have used inappropriate language toward the minor," North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement "The member has been relieved of all of his duties pending a full and thorough investigation whereupon appropriate action will be taken. The fire company is presently reviewing all of its training, policies, and procedures and will determine if further training with respect to responding to emergency calls is required. 'The fire company does not condone this behaviour and deems it unacceptable.' It's been reported that the family has called first responders for the 10-year-old before, but in the past responders have always been understanding. The girl's mother slammed Alt in an interview with Newsday on Wednesday. 'He was supposed to protect her and help her, not verbally abuse her,' she said. 'He failed her. At no point should a child or human be spoken to like that ever.' The child's grandmother told NBC New York earlier this week that police were called because the girl became emotionally distressed after her phone was taken away from her. The girl has since secluded herself at home and 'didn't want to go to school", the grandmother said. 'She has anxiety. She will need therapy,' she added. A number of officers from the Suffolk County Police Department were also in attendance during the call-out and afterwards reported the incident to their supervisor, the department said in a statement obtained by Newsday. Town of Babylon officials have since released a statement on Facebook condemning the fire chief's 'appalling' actions. 'The use of demeaning and inappropriate language by a first responder during an aided call is appalling and completely at odds with the standards of dignity, respect, and professionalism our residents deserve,' the statement read. 'We understand that the individual involved has been relieved of duty while a full investigation takes place and we expect a full and transparent review of the incident.' It added: "The Town of Babylon condemns this conduct in the strongest possible terms and stands with the affected family and all residents who rely on our emergency services in their times of need."
