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Posted March 15, 2006 EST
Bearded Firemen Back To Full Duty
United States (District of Columbia) -
A federal judge yesterday ordered the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services to allow six firefighters and paramedics who have refused to shave their beards for religious reasons to return to full-duty status.
U.S. District Judge James Robertson issued his ruling yesterday after the plaintiffs, who were on administrative duty, passed three tests to see whether they could get a proper fit from their face masks.
A seventh plaintiff has not completed his testing.
Art Spitzer, executive director of the D.C. chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing the bearded firefighters and paramedics, said the ruling is a victory.
U.S. District Judge James Robertson issued his ruling yesterday after the plaintiffs, who were on administrative duty, passed three tests to see whether they could get a proper fit from their face masks.
A seventh plaintiff has not completed his testing.
Art Spitzer, executive director of the D.C. chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing the bearded firefighters and paramedics, said the ruling is a victory.
Written by Matthew Cella
Courtesy of Washington Times - Read Full Story
