The Commission dismissed the Appellant’s appeal as it lacks jurisdiction to hear a disciplinary appeal from a probationary firefighter. Further, based on a careful review, the Commission opted not to initiate an investigation.
The Commission affirmed the decision of the City of Pittsfield to bypass the Appellant for original appointment as a firefighter based on a pattern of obfuscation and lack of candor on the Appellant’s part regarding material facts elicited by the City during hiring and background check.
The Commission modified the discharge of a Pittsfield Highway Maintenance Craftsman for his inability to lift 50 pounds due to a back injury as well as his use of anti-anxiety medication while on duty. The Commission gave the City 60 days to conduct a comprehensive fitness for duty evaluation.
