Attorney Susan Gainey conducted a separate 2025 workplace culture assessment that found Station 1A had an environment marked by intense peer pressure, social exclusion and light hazing that blurred the line between camaraderie and misconduct. Although that earlier investigation did not substantiate harassment claims, Gainey recommended reassigning personnel and implementing additional leadership and workplace culture training.
The St. Lucie County Fire District released investigative reports on Saturday detailing allegations of hazing and workplace misconduct that led to the termination of 3 firefighters and the suspension of 2 others. Administrators first received videos in March 2026 showing what they described as senior firefighters using a modified bug zapper to administer electric shocks to probationary and apprentice firefighters while on duty during shifts in March and September 2024.