A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic is being investigated after he allegedly masturbated and urinated in shared common spaces inside the county’s fire stations, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.

The paramedic allegedly posted videos of those acts to his pages on subscriber-only websites, including OnlyFans, as well as free social media pages.

Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones told The Banner the County Council has not been officially briefed about what happened, but he said he heard about the details of the investigation from friends and former colleagues. Jones was a longtime firefighter and division chief in the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.

“It’s called a firehouse because the firefighters basically live there,” Jones said. “You spend a lot of time waiting, and you should feel comfortable that this place is safe, and we need to do anything in our power to make it so.”

The paramedic’s actions forced the department to initiate “hazmat cleaning” across all fire stations and offices, Fire Chief Joseph Dixon wrote in a Wednesday email to staff, a copy of which was reviewed by The Banner.

“We have actively consulted with Baltimore County’s health officer, as well as other experts, and understand that even if these allegations are substantiated, the risk to employees is minimal to none,” he wrote. “While the science indicates very little risk, the comfort and peace of mind of our team is more valuable.”

Dixon also wrote that the employee is no longer in the workplace.

Councilman David Marks first heard about the incidents two days ago, when firefighters in his Perry Hall-area district began texting and calling.

He said he has been talking with senior county leadership ever since, and discussions with the county executive’s office kicked into high gear Wednesday. He commended county leadership for taking union concerns seriously.

“If these allegations are true, it’s one of the most disgusting episodes I’ve heard about since becoming a councilman 15 years ago,” said Marks, a Republican.

What was the alleged misconduct?

Individuals familiar with the investigation told The Banner that there are screenshots of thumbnails from the paramedic’s videos that show various indecent acts, including masturbating and urinating on fire equipment, food items and iceboxes.

The Banner reviewed videos uploaded by a username that the sources said matches the name that the paramedic used on his accounts, and the majority of videos depicting colleagues’ belongings or filmed inside a fire station are no longer accessible.

A video tagged “COWORKER,” “VANDALISM,” “EVIL” and “MARKING,” with references to a coworker’s lip balm, was deleted.

“I am aware of these disturbing allegations and want to make clear that the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees in Baltimore County is our top priority,” County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said in a statement. “My administration is working closely with Baltimore County Fire Department and union leadership at IAFF Local 1311 to ensure the team has the resources and support they need as the investigation continues.”

Jones, who described the paramedic’s behavior as “bizarre” and “unbelievable,” said he would encourage Klausmeier to ensure the department’s safety.

“The administration needs to step up and do what is necessary,” he said.

Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young said he appreciated Dixon’s commitment to sanitizing all department facilities and equipment.

The Catonsville Democrat added that he was disturbed.

“I share the public’s shock and deep concern over the disturbing actions reported within our fire department. This behavior is an unacceptable violation of our community’s trust and the standards we expect from our public safety employees,” Young said via email.

No one will comment

Spokespeople for the county’s police and fire departments confirmed both agencies are pursuing investigations into this incident but declined to name the paramedic or offer any additional details.

Sgt. Brady McCormick, a spokesperson for the Maryland Transportation Authority, confirmed that MDTA police officers assisted Baltimore County police in an incident involving the paramedic Tuesday but did not arrest him.

Steve Redmer, president of Baltimore County firefighters union IAFF Local 1311, declined to comment, citing the ongoing police investigation.

“It’s so pathetic and so horrible,” Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka said. “How do you even talk about it?”