RICCI: International Association Of Fire Fighters President Wants To Fight — But Not For Its Members

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Kelly got in my face, hurled a homophobic insult, challenged me to a fight, and ominously warned, “If I don’t get you now, I’ll get you later” — along with boasting about being a “city kid.” This outburst occurred in a sober 8 a.m. green room, where dignitaries were set to address the conference, including Indiana’s governor, Indianapolis’ mayor, and fire service leaders from across the nation.

As Margaret Thatcher once said, “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Kelly’s ego-driven display diminished his command presence and betrayed the professionalism firefighters deserve. I calmly asked, “Ed, does this mean you won’t come on my show to debate?” He lunged again, requiring intervention to de-escalate the situation. This is not the behavior of a leader; it’s a playground tantrum.

While the pandemic is over, so are the careers of firefighters who were forced out or fired — from Seattle to New York City — over COVID vaccine mandates, even though the mandates are now lifted and were based on the faulty premise that the vaccinated could not contract or transmit the virus.

“Not only did the IAFF ignore the pleas of its membership when they were being terminated or forced to retire because of vaccine mandates, they turned around and continued their support for President Biden, someone who publicly affirmed his own unequivocal support for these terminations,” said Battalion Chief Tom Lapolla, who was forced to retire from New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

Davy Dahlin, the former Senior Driver at Ladder Co. 5, Seattle Fire Department, added, “Ed Kelly came to our local meeting and told us they wouldn’t help us fight the COVID shot mandate, yet went home and helped his local fight and win against his city’s intended mandate.”

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