EVERETT — An independent investigation has found that the Everett fire chief was not drunk the night of a fatal fire on New Year’s Eve.
KING-TV reports that the City of Everett on Monday announced that they would not take any disciplinary action against Fire Chief Murray Gordon. The investigation found that, per his admission, Murray consumed one glass of wine before responding to the scene of the fire.
Three members of the department made allegations that Murray was impaired at the scene of the apartment fire that killed 65-year-old Mark Davis and injured more than 12 others.
Everett Firefighters Local 46 released a statement saying public employees should not drink on duty or on call under any circumstances.
