Indecent Exposure by New Mexico Firefighter – could cost him his security clearance and his job

Posted by: Curt Varone December 3, 2010 1 Comment

A Los Alamos, New Mexico firefighter has been charged with indecent exposure after a woman complained that he flashed her in broad daylight. Firefighter Brandon Gore was placed on administrative leave by the Fire Department pending outcome of the misdemeanor charges and an internal investigation.

Gore claims the incident was purely accidental, and the result of a night of drinking. He claims he was taking a walk to clear his head at about 1:30 pm, and needed to urinate. He then forgot to tuck himself back in, and only realized he was exposed after the woman walked by.

Part of Gore’s problem will be his top secret clearance from Los Alamos National Lab to fight fires at the facility. A LANL official told local media sources that his clearance has been suspended and is now under review. Gore cannot be a Los Alamos firefighter if his clearance is revoked. However, his job will be in jeopardy even if the security clearance issue is resolved.

 

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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