East Orange Fire Chief Accused Of ‘Harassment,’ Report Says

EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange’s fire chief is being accused of workplace “harassment,” a report says.

A group of firefighters are alleging that Andre Williams unfairly denied them promotions and intimidated them under fear of retaliation, localtalkweekly.com reported, citing a letter from the East Orange Fire Officer’s Association/FBMA Locals 23 and 223.

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“The city declines to comment on personnel matters and/or pending litigation,” an East Orange spokesperson told Patch when asked to comment on the allegations.

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