San Jose FD Investigates Video Of Bikini-Clad Woman In Fire Truck

SAN JOSE, CA — The San Jose Fire Department launched an internal investigation following a "concerning video" posted on social media.

The video shared on the San Jose Foos Instagram account Thursday night shows a fire truck with its lights flashing stopped outside the Pink Poodle strip club, KTVU reported.

A door to the fire truck opens and a woman wearing a bikini and high heels steps down out of the truck, then walks a few steps to the entrance of the club at 328 S. Bascom Ave. in San Jose.

"The Department has become aware of a concerning video posted on social media," said San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien, Jr. "An investigation has been initiated to determine facts surrounding the video."

The fire department stated that if the findings of an internal investigation reveal inappropriate behavior of any department members, appropriate steps will be taken to address the matter. San Jose's code of ethics policy guides the conduct of all city employees. All San Jose city employees are expected to adhere to the code of ethics policies they have agreed to as a condition of their employment.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo warned there would be consequences if the investigation revealed inappropriate behavior.

"If the investigation concludes that this video is as bad as it looks, then heads must roll," Liccardo said in an emailed statement, KTVU reported. "We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus, nor tolerate any conduct that so demeans the heroic work of the rest of our SJFD team."

The San Jose Fire Department said Friday it is committed to serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. It is the goal of the department to serve the community with courtesy and service. As such, it takes all feedback regarding the conduct of its employees seriously.

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.