An investigation found they used racial and homophobic slurs; it also uncovered bullying.

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel: "You just can't avoid the fact that a successful organization is one that's diverse and inclusive."

The harassment and assaults began when she was 14 and continued for years, with those in charge treating her as the perpetrator, not the victim.

Coworkers, men and women, bullied and tormented a young paramedic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her.

Coworkers, men and women, bullied and tormented a young paramedic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her.

Fairfax Underground curator Carey Weidemann said he thought Chief Bowers' statements were a "deflection of blame"

These concrete action will help firefighters and officers eliminate harassing behavior from the department.

Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters will take more than good policy and practice.

Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters will take more than good policy and practice.

Chief Richard Bowers said his focus at the moment is on Nicole Mittendorff's grieving family and colleagues, but that he has zero-tolerance for bullying