Discipline Reaffirmed In Florida Firefighter Hazing Case

Coral Springs City Manager Michael Levinson has affirmed the discipline of six firefighters accused of hazing a female co-worker in February.

The six appealed to Levinson last week, but he decided to make no changes, he said Tuesday.

Those filing appeals included Justin Parrinello, 26, a firefighter-paramedic and SWAT medic, and Chris Meyer, 30, a fire inspector, Both have been fired.

Also appealing were Lt. Michael Matz, 34, and Lt. John Agostinelli, 36, both demoted to the rank of firefighter and suspended without pay for six shifts; and firefighter-paramedic Dan Doherty, 30, and firefighter-EMT Damon France, 30, both suspended without pay for four shifts.