One of the Macon-Bibb County firefighters present during a Sunday prank that resulted in severe punishments has now filed an injury claim.
Capt. Stephanie Burke filed the claim with the city of Macon on Thursday, mayoral spokesman Clay Murphey said.
Murphey has said that Burke, who has been suspended for two days, didn't have prior knowledge of the prank. He said he couldn't discuss details of Burke's claim.
The prank, which was recorded and posted to the online site YouTube, showed a masked man inside a firehouse, threatening firefighters with what appeared to be a gun and forcing them to the floor.
None of the eight firefighters disciplined in connection with the prank has filed notice of appealing the disciplinary actions announced against them. The deadline is Friday. Punishments for the firefighters included one suspension pending termination, a demotion and several suspensions.
One firefighter involved in the prank, however, is scheduled to meet with Fire Chief Marvin Riggins on Monday. It's not clear what the meeting is about.
Three supervisors, including Burke, were reprimanded because it was their responsibility to manage the firefighters involved in the prank.
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