DePetro.com continues with the exclusive that eight Pawtucket firefighters have been forced out due to cannabis use while on duty. Four were fired, four resigned. Sources tell us the city of Pawtucket has video evidence of the eight, and possible criminal charges pending. It is almost impossible to fire a city firefighter due to their union contract, unless you have video evidence of them using drugs while on duty. It remains unclear if they were taking edibles or smoking it, but the city moved swiftly. While cannabis is legal in the state, use of drugs or alcohol while on duty is a fireable offense. Story is developing. You can’t have first responders under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
