Lauture, Cyntl From: COLLDO0Z@hartford.gov Sent: ‘Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:10 AM To: Henry.Burgos@hartford.gov Subject: RE: Administrative Leave ves, called yesterday after recelving a cal from one of the employees and the media to see if either was pleced on veptin leave with pay. Iwas told not yet, asthey were waiting for ie services. t mentioned to Scot tate should oon eid coves of sar alleged misconduct and f they were placed on ALWP, then these Indviduals should De 2s well. | guess it was already on the news as well, though I didn’t see it firsthand. From: Burgos, Henry Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:07 AM ‘To: Carabillo, Debra Subject: Re: Administrative Leave One of the two returned to work yesterday before being placed on leave. Sent from my iPhone ‘on Aug 38, 2015, at 9:08 AM, Carabillo, Debra wrote: ‘Okay, thank you for letting us know. From: Huertas, Carlos M. Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:58 AM To: Burgos, Henry; Carabilo, Debra ez Acosta, Ruben; Brady, Scott M. ‘Subject: FW: Administrative Leave Debra, We placed both officers on administrative leave with pay pending the Command Staff investigation, Respectfully submitted, Carlos M. Huertas Fire Chief Emergency Management DirectorHartford Fire Department Hartford Public Safety Complex 253 High Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Office: (860) 757-4500 Fax: (860) 722-8205 HuerC00!@hartford.gov “Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your Best”, By Don Miguel Ruiz From: Brady, Scott M. Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:10 AM To: Serpliss, David F.; Cooper, Clifton Ce: Huertas, Carlos M. Subject: Administrative Leave Deputy Chief Serpliss, er our phone conversation, Captain Thomas Dalton (E16/0) and Lieutenant Michael Patterson (E¥4/¢) tre to be Immediately placed on administrative leave until further notice. During the time they are on ‘administrative leave the following conditions apply: «They must be availabe to City Monday through Friday for 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 12:00 pm to 1:00 for lunch. © They must provide a contact phone number where they can be reached during the aforementioned hours. They are nat to visit any Hartford Fire Department facity unless they have the permision of the Fire Chief ‘9 Their weekly payroll will be mailed to their home address. letter detailing these conditions will be mailed to the home address. please provide me with confirmation they have both been so advised and forward me the phone ‘number they have requested be used as a point of contact. Scott M. Brady Interim Assistant Chief Hartford Fire Department (860) 757-8502Lauture, Cynthia From: Henry.urgos@hariford. gov Sent Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:07 AM To: COLLD002@hartford.gov Subject: Re: Administrative Leave one of the two returned to work yesterday before being placed on leave. Sent from my iPhone on Aug 18, 2015, ¢ 9:03 AM, Carabillo, Debra wrots: kay, thank you for letting us know, From: Huertas, Carlos M. Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:58 AM Fo: Burgos, Henry; Carabllo, Debra Ce: Acosta, Ruben; Brady, Scott M. ‘Subject: FW: Administrative Leave Debra, We placed both officers on administrative leave with pay pending the Command Staff investigation. Respectfully submitted, Carlos M. Huertas Fire Chief Emergency Management Director Hartford Fire Department Hartford Public Safety Complex 253 High Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Office: (860) 757-4500 Fax: (860) 722-8205 HuerC001@hartford. gov “Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Peart make assumptions, and Always do your Best”, By Don Miguel RuizFrom: Brady, Scott M. ‘Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:10 AM Tos Serpliss, David F.; Cooper, Clifton Ce: Huertas, Carlos M. Subject: Administrative Leave Deputy Chief Serpliss, per our phone conversation, Captain Thomas Dalton (E16/0) and Lieutenant Michael Partenon (e/a) rer ea be immediately placed on administrative leave until further notice. During the time they are on ‘administrative leave the following conditions apply «They must be availabe to City Monday through Friday for 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 12:00 pmo 41:00 for lunch. «They must provide a contact phone number where they can be reached during the aforementioned hours. «They are notte vist any Hartford Fire Department facity unless they have the permision of he Fire Chief. © Their weekiy payroll wll be mailed to thelr home address. ‘Aletier detailing these conditions will be mailed to the home address. please provide me with confirmation they have both been so advised and forward me the phone umber they have requested be used as 2 point of contact. Scott M. Brady Interim Assistant Chief Hartford Fire Department (860) 757-4502Lauture, Cynthia From: BradS@hartford.gov Sent: ‘Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:00 AM To: RODRIOL4@hartford.gov Subject: FW; Administrative Leave Janice, Per our discussion, here are the two members being placed on Admin Leave, Scott From: Brady, Scott M. Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:10 AM ‘Fo: Serpliss, David F.; Cooper, Clifton juertas, Carlos M. Subject: Administrative Leave Deputy Chief Serpliss, Per our phone conversation, Captain Thomas Dalton (E16/D) and Lieutenant Michae! Patterson (€14/0) are to be immediately placed on administrative leave until further notice. During the time they ere on administrative leave the following conditions apply: «g-_They must be avaliable to Cty Monday through Friday for &:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 12:00 pm fo 1:00 for lunch. They must provide a contact phone number where they can be reached during the aforementioned hours. «They ae not to vis any Hartford Fire Department facility unless they have the permission of he Fire Chief. © Their weekly payroll wll be mailed to their home address. [Aletter detailing these conditions will be mailed to the home address, please provide me with confirmation they have both been so advised and forward me the phone ‘number they have requested be used as a point of contact. Scott M. Brady Interim Assistant Chief Hartford Fire Department (960) 757-4502CITY OF HARTFORD HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT 253 High Street Hertford, Connecticut 06103 Ps (860) 757-4500 Fi (860) 722-8205 CARLOS M. HUERTAS wwwhariford.gov Fire Chlef/Emergency ‘Management Director PEDRO E, SEGARRA MAYOR Investigation Summary Background: Captain Thomas Dalton (E16/D) alleges that while operating at 122 West Morningside Street (NFIRS report 15-0226056), on August 14, 2015, he was assaulted by Lieutenant Michael Patterson (E14/C). The following personnel who were on scenes submitted fire services regarding the alleged incident: Engine 16 - Captain Thomas Dalton, Pump Operator Domingo Delgado, Firefighter Stefan Napoleon and Firefighter Riqui Sanchez (E1/C) Ladder 4 ~ Lieutenant Michael Patterson (E14/C), Ladder Driver Daniel Flynn (L4/C), Firefighter Jason Barco and Firefighter Rafael Sanchez (L4/C) Fire Prevention - Lieutenant Martin Jones ‘The following personnel who responded hased on the request of Captain Dalton also submitted fire services: District 1 - Deputy Chief Clifton Cooper (D1/C) District 2 - Deputy Chief Peter Towey Response: Interviews were conducted on September 2", 3%, and 11". During this time all the aforementioned personnel were interviewed. Present for HFFA, IAFF Local 760, were President Vincent Fusco and Vice-President Rocco Fierravanti. Findings: ‘The following determinations were made: The interaction between Captain Dalton and Lieutenant Patterson lasted between thirty seconds and two minutes. Captain Dalton and Lieutenant Patterson were separated by six Inches to two feet at their closest. Page 1 of 4CITY OF HARTFORD HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT 253 High Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Pe (860) 757-4500 Fs (860) 722-8205 ‘CARLOS M. HUERTAS www.hartford.gov Fire Chief/Emorgency ‘Management Director PEDRO E. SEGARRA ‘MAYOR Captain Dalton asserts that Lieutenant Patterson “charged (him) in an extremely aggressive manner” which Lieutenant Patterson refutes. Interviews with personnel were inconclusive with Pump Operator Delgado and Ladder Driver Flynn describing Lieutenant Patterson’s approach as aggressive” while the balance of these interviewed did not see the Lieutenant's approach or did not describe it as ageressive. In his interview, Captain Dalton stated he showed Deputy Chief Towey the manner in which the Lieutenant charged him and the demonstration “startled” the Chief. Deputy Chief Towey did have a strong secollection of the “charge” being demonstrated and denies any demonstration started him. Captain Dalton asserts that Lieutenant Patterson made threatening statements towards him which Lieutenant Patterson refutes. No interviewed personnel heard any threats directed towards Captain Dalton, There was a finding that profanity had been used by Lieutenant Patterson which he did net dispute. Captain Dalton asserts that Lieutenant Patterson had to be physically restrained. There was a finding that Firefighters Jason Barco and Rafael Sanchez and later Pump Operator Delgado, all interceded and placed themselves between the Captain and Lieutenant. Captain Dalton asserts that, “Lieutenant Patterson repeatedly tried ‘throwing punches at me while restrained at a very close proximity, landing one blow in the center of my chest with his right hand.” During his interview, Captain Dalton stated Lieutenant Patterson contacted him with two fingers on his chest. Lieutenant Patterson denfes these accusations but reports he was pointing during the exchange with Captain Dalton. The witnesses were directly asked if Lieutenant Patterson struck, threw 2 punch, made a fist or otherwise physically contacted Captain Datton. All witnesses confirmed they did not see the Lleutenant contact the Captain in any manner. Firefighter Barco, the closest party to Lieutenant Patterson, stated, ‘If he (Patterson) hit Dalton he would have to go through me.” Ladder Driver Flynn stated he felt the Lieutenant “must have” made contact, but admitted he did not witness it, Ladder Driver Flynn Page 2 of 4CITY OF HARTFORD HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT 253 High Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Pe (B60) 757-4500 F: (860} 722-8205 CARLOS M, HUERTAS wnww.hartford.gov Fire Chief /Emergency ‘Management Director PEDRO E. SEGARRA MAYOR confirmed he was viewing the incident directly in line with Captain Dalton and Lieutenant paterson, the least optimal viewing angle. Captain Dalton alleges he informed Deputy Chief Towey that, “He (Patterson) put his fucking hands on me.” Deputy Chiefs Towey and Cooper oth state that during their conversations with Captain Datton he never stated he had been struck by Lieutenant Patterson. The Deputy Chiefs both stated that had Captain Dalton stated he had been struck by the Lieutenant, they would have reported the claim to interim Assistant Chief Brady immediately. Lieutenant Patterson asserts that Captain Dalton made disparaging comments regarding his leadership while personnel were inside the structure, Those members who operated in the structure report that Captain did make comments regarding the leadership on C tour. When asked to report what occurred in the structure, Captain Dalton did not mention making any comments regarding the leadership of € tour. Lieutenant Patterson reports he had been cleared by Fire Prevention Lieutenant Martin Jones. Lieutenant. Jones reported he had informed Lieutenant Patterson he was “all set.” Captain Dalton asserts that Lieutenant Patterson was not dismissed by himself. spcnenent, Puteemon sects that, Caples Selim Ba cociesey * member of his crew, Firefighter Julian Perez (E14/C), to make disparaging comments regarding the Lieutenant’s performance at @ July 2015 fire. Firefighter Perez substantiated the Lieutenant’s account reporting the Captain Dalton had been very assertive in his assumptions and had advised Firefighter Perez not to “sugarcoat” the fact the Lieutenant had “bailed out” on his crew during, the fire. When directly questioned regarding this matter, Captain Datton denied he made any comments to Firefighter Perez regarding the Lieutenant. Lieutenant Patterson asserted that Captain Dalton had confronted a member of his crew, Firefighter Edwin Carrillo (E14/C), who was working overtime ‘at Engine 16, D tour, during July 2015. Firefighter Carrillo substantiated the Lieutenant's account that Captain Dalton had Page 3 of 4AGS, apetures) CITY OF HARTFORD HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT 253 High Street Hanford, Connecticut 06103 Pr (860) 757-4500 Fe (B60) 722-8205 CARLOS M. HUERTAS ‘wewhertord.go¥ Fre Chief Emersency Management Director PEDRO E. SEGARRA MAYOR stated, “Are you squaring up on mez Want to go to the basement?” When directly questioned regarding this matter, Captain Dalton reported that Firefighter Carrillo had been the aggressor and reported telling Firefighter Carrillo, “tl strongly suggest you think about the next five seconds of your life” in an effort to de-escatate the situation. Scott M. Brady Interim Assistant Chief Hartford Fire Department Page 4 of 4DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE COMPANY 16 HARTFORD CONNECTICUT CARLOS M. HUERTAS CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT SIR, ‘THIS IS TO INFORM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF THAT WHILE OPERATING AT AN EMERGENCY SCENE, LOCATED AT 123 WEST MORNINGSIDE STREET, INCIDENT NUMBER (15:226-056), THERE WAS AN INCIDENT BETWEEN TWO DEPARTMENT OFFICERS, CAPTAIN THOMAS DALTON AND — LIEUTENANT MICHAEL PATTERSON. WHILE PREPARING TO CLEAR THE SCENE, CAPT. DALTON INFORMED LT. PATTERSON THAT HE HAD NOT CLEARED THEM AS OF YET. LT. PATTERSON RESPONDED VERBALLY. I COULD NOT MAKE OUT WHAT HE SAID. IN RESPONSE, CAPT. DALTON SAID, “LL JUST PUT IT IN MY REPORT”. AT THAT TIME, LT. PATTERSON APPROACHED CAPT. DALTON YELLING OBSCENITIES. LT. PATTERSON'S CREW THEN ESCORTED HIM AWAY FROM THE SITUATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, F/F STEFAN NAPOLEON #886 ENGINE COMPANY 16/TOUR D SUBMITTED THIS DAY, 30™ OF AUGUST 2015 8. NAPOLEONBrady, Scott IM. From: Cooper, Citon Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 1:28 PM To: Fire Service Subject: Fire Service in regards to Capt. Dalton and Lt. Patterson Attachments: fire service dock s/17/3s sir: [Attached is 2 Fire Service documenting a personnel issue and my handling of incident. Respectfully, D/c clifton J. Cooper District a, TourDepartment of Fire Service Quarters of District One August 17, 2015 Carlos M. Huertas Chief of Department Sir: | am writing you this correspondence to document a personnel conflict issue which occurred on Friday, August 14, 2015. District 2 (D/C Towey) made notification to me that Capt. Thomas Dalton £-16/D reported that he was involved in a heated exchange with Lt. Michael Patterson £14/C who was working OT on L-4 while at incident #15- 226-056 at 122 West Morningside street. We agreed to first go to E-16 quarters to get Capt. Dalton account of events then we would proceed to E-14 to get Lt. Patterson account of events. Then, we would make notification to Car 2 (Interim Assistant Chief Brady) with our findings. Capt. Dalton stated that L-4 tried to clear incident scene without being dismissed by him. He stated to Lt. Patterson that he was not dismissed. He stated that PO Delgado repeated to Lt. Patterson that he was not dismissed. Lt. Patterson exited apparatus and begin to address him with profanity laced language and was very aggressive. He was restrained from getting closer to him by L-4 crew members. Capt. Dalton stated that Lt. Patterson actions were a violation of the workplace violence policy. Capt. Dalton was asked if he would be able to work with Lt. Patterson if another assignment came in during tour. He stated that he would be able to. He would defend himself if the need arose. He was instructed to write a detailed Fire Service in regards to this incident and the other members on E-16 are required to do the same.Lt. Patterson stated that he spoke with FMO M. Jones upon his arrival and detailed what occurred on scene. Then, Lt. Patterson stated that he told his driver (LD Daniel Flynn) who was talking to Capt. Dalton that they were leaving. Capt. Dalton stated that Flynn did not have to go because L-4 was not dismissed. Lt. Patterson stated that he got out of his apparatus and confronted Capt. Dalton utilizing some foul language. He stated that his crew members got between him and Capt. Dalton. He returned to his apparatus and L-4 left the scene. He stated that Capt. Dalton was harassing him and that it went beyond this specific incident. Also, he was harassing his crew. Lt. Patterson stated that he had enough that why he confronted him. Lt. Patterson was asked if he would be able to work with Capt. Dalton if another assignment came in during tour. He stated that he would be able to. He was instructed to write a detailed Fire Service in regards to this incident and the other members on L-4 are required to do the same. Outside E-14 quarters, | made notification by phone to Car 2 with D/c Towey next to me. | explained to him that there was a verbal altercation between Capt. Dalton and Lt. Patterson ai an incident scene. I told him that D1 & D2 spoke with both parties involved and got their version of altercation. Then, | told Car 2 that | believed that both individuals would be able to finish tour without any further incident. He stated that all members on L-4 and E-16 are to write Fire Service in regards to what they observed. He would make contact with FMO Lt. Jones and tell him to do the same. Respectfully, D/C Clifton J. Cooper District 1, Tour CHuertas, Carlos Mi. From: sanchez, Rigui Sent: Monday, August 17, 2025 9:00 AM To: Fire Service Department of Fire Service ‘Quarters of Engine Company One/Ladder Company She ‘August 17, 2015 carlos M. Huertas Chlef of Department sie, uring Incident 15-0226056, | was removing my bunker gear and didnot witness anything taking place at this time. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me, Respectfully Submitted, EF Riqui Sanchez #900 Engine Company One/Tour CHuertas, Carlos M. From: Flynn, Daniel Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 832 AM To: Fire Service ce: Flynn, Daniel Subject: fire service DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE CO. 14/ Ladder CO. 4 HARTFORD, CT. Aug. 17, 2015 Carlos M Huertas Chief of Department Sir, ‘While having conversation with Capt Dalton It Patterson leaned out the window and told me to “lets go” at eert tne Fetarted walling to drivers side ofthe truck to pick up my wheel chocks and Caps Dalton said you Which Gin [aimed yet T continued to retieve my chocks and walked back to front of Lf and asked Capt Hee te were all set and was informed that he would let me know whea we were at his ine Capt Dalton ‘wall up the driveway as I climbed into the drivers seat, t Patterson told me lo leave this point and I stacted Pelkiee away’, as started to pull away Lt Patterson yelled to stop the truck and jumped ovt ‘and aggressively ran at Capt Dalton and was chest to chest with the him waving and point fines info, his face . After about 20 a aels FF Sanchez and FF. Barco jumped off the truck and physically restrainded [+ Patexso0- ‘After about Pentel turned to 1-4 at which point I was instructed to leave agein by the Lt» again | started t0 eave and der only driving past E-16 was again told to stop by the Lt, he agein exited L-4 for about 3 mins, At this point sve left and returned to the fire house Respectfully Submitted LD. Daniel Flynn Ladder 4 Group CBrady, Scott ——— From: MeLoughiin, James Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 1035 PM To: Fire Service Subject: Fire Service from Capt Dalton Attachments: City of Hartford Workplace Violence Policy 007.pdt FIRE SERVICE 8.16 15.pd chief, Ihave been asked! to send you the following fire service and attachment submitted by Capt T. Dalton (E16/D), Please see aitached, Respectfully submitted, Deputy Chief James McLoughlin District2 | Tour ADEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE XVI HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT sir, This isto inform the office of the Chief of the events that transpised at incident # 15-226-056, time 18:07, location 122 Momingside (West). Engine Company 16 arrived on scene to a reported structure fire, time: 18:10:57, secured water source (106 West Morningside), gave size up, took command, investigated, found food on stove with the accompanying harsh acrid smoke, 16 metered environment and started the process of horizontal ventilation. Dalton radioed Disteict 2 CLowey), what assets were needed to stabilize the situation. Engine 16 thermal imaged area and called for smoke ejectors from first arriving Ladder Company (Ladder 4). Smoke ejectors were deployed initially on floor 1 and then upon further investigation floor 2 (smoke ejectors were deployed on the interior by Firefighter Barco and Firefighter Sanchez). District 2 (Towey) cleared himself and the remainder ofthe assignment leaving Engine 16 and Ladder 4 (Engine 16 in command). Dalton, Barco and Sanchez coiled up power cord of floor 2 ejector outside of building surrounded by the remainder of personnel assigned to both apparatus. Lt, Patterson said to his Ladder Driver Flynn and crew “We're outta here” and I replied as the ranking officer atthe scene “you have not been released yet". Lt. Patterson climbed into the officer's seat of Ladder 4 and motioned to Ladder Drive: Flynn to get into the apparatus. I (Dalton) informed Lt. Patterson, then Ladder Driver Fiynn that they were not released yet due to the fact that | didn’t know what assistance the fie inspector Jones may have needed to complete his investigation at that time. Ladder Driver Flynn proceeded to secure the wheel chocks on the driver side of Ladder 4, Ladder Driver Flynn asked me (Dalton) after securing the wheel chocks “are we good to go" I replied “I will let you know when you're released”. Flynn jumped into the cab of Ladder 4, released the er brakes and started to roll away (Chave no direct knowledge of the conversation that took place inthe cab of Ladder 4 at that time). My position is now 25° to 30° from the street by the front door (A side) of the building (122 Morningside West). stated again “Ladder 4 you are not released, I'm going to put this in my report”. Ladder 4 came to an abrupt stop, Lt Patterson threw the cab door open and charged in an extremely aggressive manner toward me (Dalton), verbally exploded at me and I quote “Dalton you're @ punk ass bitch, you'll get what's coming to you, I'l make sure of it mother fucker! I'm going to fuck you up! Why you fuckin’ with me?” All the while pointing his fingers at me in a hostile and confrontational manner. I did not move or say anything to escalate the situation. (This event was witnessed by: PO Delgado, LD Flynn, Firefighter Napoleon, Firefighter Sanchez Engine I ot, Firefighter Barco, Firefighter Sanchez of Ladder 4 and numerous civilians.) Lt. Paterson had to be PHYSICALLY restrained bby members of his crew (Barco, Sanchez) all the while still making threats of bodily harm, against me and screaming extremely offensive comments et me. Lt. Patterson repeated tried throwing punches at me while restrained at a very close proximity, landing one blow in the center of my chest with his right hand. Thave no first hand knowledge of what Fire Inspector Jones was doing during the aforementioned ordeal.At this time Lt Patterson forcefully restrained and escorted back to the cab of Ladder 4 by the members of his erew. He again proceeded to exit the scene without being released by the person left in charge by district 2 (Towey), Capt. Dalton of Engine 16. I proceeded to radio District 2 thet I needed him back at the scene, he asked, “why is there more fire?" I said, "No, there is a personality conflict or problem” I don't remember exactly what I said. I then said I wll call ‘you in your office when return to quarters” Engine 16 cleared the scene at time stamp: 18:38:47. I clearly stated Engine 16 is 10-8 release Ladder 4, Engine 16 is clear 531. Lt. Patterson had clearly self discharged his company before being given permission by the ranking officer time stamp: 18:34:53, (Crews on seene: Engine 16: Dalton, Delgado, Napoleon, Sanchez Ladder 4: Patterson, Flynn, Sanchez, Barco FMO: Jones Back at quarters that same evening, I notified chief Towey what events had transpired. Chiefs ‘Towey end Cooper arived in my office at 19:07 hours and I explained to them in exacting detail ‘the events that had taken place at 122 Momingside West. They expressed a collective concem if Thad a problem finishing my tour of duty. Texplained to both Chiefs that [had an obligation to ‘my crew to finish my tour of duty and there would be no problem on my end if Lt. Patterson respected the boundaries of our working relationship as superior and subordinate. And more {importantly that he did not try to physically or verbally attack me again at another incident in full view of the public. In closing I take witnessed threats against my safety and life very seriously as Tknow the City of Hartford does as laid forth in the City of Hartford Policy Memorandum Workplace Violence Policy No. 007, dated October 23, 2013 (see attached). As a reasonable person I believe Li. Petterson has violated this policy in an extreme and profound manner. His intent was bodily harm towards me. ‘My concern is when an individual such as Lt. Patterson states “you'll get what’s coming to you, Til make sure of it mother fucker! I'm going to fuck you up!” what would any reasonable individual conclude noting Lt. Patterson's’ prior history {charged with breach of peace, risk of injury to a minor, threatening and known gun possession (Hartford Courant Article Police: Hartford Fire Lieutenant Arrested; Firearms Found In Child's Bedroom, dated 1 October, 2013)}. [take this as @ serious threat therefore I have notified my lawyers, EAP and the Human Resources Department of the City of Hartford and have also consulted with members of the Hartford Police Depastment. This event has let me deeply disturbed and fearful for my personal safety. Respectfully submitted, Capiain Thomes D. Dalton Engine Company 16 15 August, 2015,DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS Fire Marshals Office HARTFORD, CT. Aug 15,2015 Carlos Huertas CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT Re: 122 W. Morningside Chief, ‘This isto inform you that on 08-14-2015 at 122 W. Momingside while conducting a investigation, I did not observe the conversation or confrontation between Capt. Dalton and Lt Patterson. I was inside atthe time and heard a loud conversation which I thought ‘was the men in the rear yard until [heard Capt. Dalton radio for Dis-1 and by the time I got outside the discussing was over and Lt. Patterson had got on L~4 and was leaving the scene and I flagged him down and spoke to him at which time I did not ask what happened, the discussing was about airing the differences at a fire incident scene. Respectfully Submitted Inspector Martin A Jonesrady, Scott MV, Towey, Peter A, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:59 PM. Fire Service Subject: Personnel Incident at 122 West Morningsi fe St ine 226-058) Department of Fire Service Quarters of District 2 Hartford, CT August 14, 2015 Carlos M Huertas Chief of Department RE: Personnel incident at 122 West Morningside St (Ine 226-058) Dear Sir: On this date, at 1807 hours the assignment responded to a reported stove fire at 122 West Morningside St (Inc # 226- 056). £-16 arrived and reported a stove fire with slight extension to the cabinets. Fire was extinguished and E-16 and L- 4held for ventilation and to await FMIO. The remainder of the assignment was dismissed. Dist 2 returned to quarters. A short time later E-16 called Dist Two on the Fire Dispatch frequency. Capt Dalton stated that “He may need D-2 back out there.” When asking if he required the assignment out there or ust Dist 2, he stated that he would call on return to quarters regarding a personnel issue. At this point I contacted Dist 1 {D/C Cooper to advise that we may be ‘required to address a personnel issue and that | would contact Dist 1 when lhad mare information, Captain Dalton contacted me on the D-2 phone on his return to quarters. He stated that while still at 122 West Morningside St Lt Patterson had “thrown a fit and was hostile towards him.” | advised Capt Dalton that Dist 1 and Dist 2 would be heading 10 E-16 regarding the incident. Dist 1 was advised of the same, (On arrival at the quarters of Fngine 16, D/C Cooper and myself proceeded to the Engine 16 officer's room to discuss the incident with Capt Dalton. Capt Dalton stated that L-4 was operating at the incident at 122 West Morningside St. Capt Dalton stated that Firefighters working on L-4 set up a fan on floor one and He praceeded to floor 2to check for required ventilation. The second fan from L-4 was set up on floor 2. After venting was complete the fans were removed to the outside to get packed up. Capt Dalton stated that he advised FF R Sanchez who was colling the cord for the fan to censure that Ithad big loops. Around this time, Capt Dalton stated that It Patterson sald "We are out of here.” At tis point Capt Dalton stated that he told L/D Flynn that L-4 was not yet released and that L/D Flynn stated the same to Lt Patterson. Capt Dalton stated he then was heading back into the building and that P/O Delgado reiterated that L-4 was not released. At this point Capt Dalton stated that Lt Patterson “Charged out of the cab in an aggressive manner.” Capt Dalton stated that Lt. Patterson was charging toward him stating “ Your are nothing but a punk ass bitch, | am going to fuck you up.” Capt Dalton stated that the crew of L-4 hed to physically restrain him. At this point He stated that L-4 got ‘on the piece and left the scene “before being released’. At this point E-16 notified dispatch the I-4 was cleared and E- 16 cleared the scene. Capt Dalton reported that L-4 stopped beyond the scene and appeared to have a conversation with FMO LT Jones. Capt Dalton stated that he felt that this was a violation of the workplace violence policy and that he had been charged at in an aggressive manner. We advised Capt Dalton that we were going the meet with Lt Patterson at this time and that he would need to complete. fire service docurnenting the incident. We obtained assurances that Capt Dalton would be able to work the remainder of the shift without concern of future incident,raged atthe quarters of Ladder 4, 0/¢ Cooper and myself proceeded tothe Ladder 4 officers room to discus the ‘Roent with Ut. Patterson. We advised Lt Patterson that we were there to discus a posible incident theres nee at Tosh aa Morningside St. Lt Patterson stated that He and his erew have been having tensions with Cent Delon cod we to fs he remained outside the building and directed his crew to postion te fans. lt Patterson divested she cece and FF J Sarco to set upafan onfloor2. Lt Patterson stated that FR, Sanchez was at the base ofthe sais wher Capt Palton yelled down to ask if he had an adaptor in his pocket and which pocket it was in. When TF Seacha, responded, Lt paren stated that Capt Dalton stated “Your on C, that explains everything, theres no good leadership ome” Le Farerson replied “Coming from the Captain of 6, ou have enough problems up there” Lt Patterson sated shat ale Freee UP fe was assisting FF Sanchez pack the fon when Capt Dalton started teling him to pack tdifferently from hi divectons, tt Paterson stated that the fan was put away. L& Patterson stated that FMO LT. onesarrhed ond ancn [eked toward Capt Dalton, He reported that the conversation escalated and that he tld Capt Dalton “You went to keeping fucking with me, you are the same bitch motherfucker as 15 years ago.” We advised Lt Patterson theres Would need to complete a fire service documenting the incident. We obtained assurances that Lt Petterson would be able to work the remainder ofthe shift without concer of future incident, Dist x contact A/C Brady to advise ofthe incident and the actions taken. A/C Brady required fire services to be completed by all persons that present ar involved in the incident, Respectfully Submitted, Peter A. Towey Deputy Chiet Disterict 2, Tour DFrom: Barco, Jason Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 10:12 PM To: Fire Service Subject: Lt Patterson / Capt Dalton Incident Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Department of Fire Service Quarters of Engine Co 14 Hartford, CT August 15th, 2015 Carlos M. Huertas Chief of Department Sir, This fire service report is to give you my perspective of what happened on August 14" 2015 (Incident? 15- 0226056) between Lieutenant Paiterson end Captain Dalton, After the incident was under control and having put our equipment back onto the piece, I went over to the roof Position to remove my gear in anticipation of clearing the scene. While in the back of the cab T begin to hear smplified (but inaudible from my jump seat) conversation coming from up front by Lt Patterson. As the truck starts to pull away ftom the house, it abruptly stops and Lt Patterson hops out, makes a beeline towards Capt Dalton in an animated fashion. It’s at this time that Rafael Sanchez and myself exit the truck, run around to ‘Where the 2 officers were and begin to pull back Lt Patterson in hopes of de-escalating the situation. Lt Patterson was clearly agitated by what transpired between him and Captain Dalton as it seemed it wouldve ramped up had I not reminded him that we were on scene and in public. Lt Patterson then regained composure, centered the truck and we proceeded back to quarters. As previously stated I am unaware as to what was initially said between the 2 in order to cause this but this is my interpretation of the following events. Atthe time of this fire service submission I haven't spoken to either Lt Patterson or Capt Dalton regarding this situation, Respectfully Submitted, Jason Barco Ladder 4 Tour DBrady, Scott M. From: Sanchez, Rafael A Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 8:45 AM Tor Fire Service DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE Quarters of Engine Co. 14/ Ladder Co. 4 Hartford, CT. August 14, 2015 Carlos Huertas, Chief of Department Sir, This is to inform you of what | witness at the scene on incident # 226-056 122 ‘West Morningside St. Co. L-4 reported to smoke in the Building. Throughout the incident Lt. M. Patterson was in the rear of the building. While L-4 was clearing all equipment from the scene and was ready to clear the scene Lt. M. Patterson was telling his crew members to lets go and clear the call. While I was in the back of the apparatus | heard the Lt. M. Patterson saying again “let’s go” out the front right window, | couldn’t see too who, but it appears it was directed to L/D D. Flynn. White L-4 was started to drive away with all member in the apparatus, I can see Cpt. T. Dalton saying something to Lt. M. Patterson but couldn’t hear what was said because of the engine of the apparatus was revving up. Lt. M. Patterson said to L/D Flynn to stop L-4 and at that moment | see Lt. M. Patterson walk towards Cpt. T. Dalton .Both Officers were exchanging word in front of the incident house driveway. At this time I got in Between both of them an proceeded to walk with Lt. M. Patterson back to our apparatus (L-4} so we can get clear from the call. Respectfully Submitted, FF. Rafael A. Sanchez ladder 4 /C TourBrady, Scott I, From: McLoughlin, ames Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 7:08 AM To: Brady, Scott M, Subject: Capt Dalton chief, District 1 received a phone call from Capt Dalton (E16/D) advising that he was working on a fire service for submission, Deputy Chief lames McLoughlin District 2 | Tour A (Act. D2)DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE COMPANY XVI HARTFORD CONNECTICUT SIR, ‘To whom it may concem on 8/14/15 the incident that occurred at 122 West Momingside incidents # 15-226-056. I, PO Delgado was standing by the apparatus waiting for the FMO with my other crew members when I noticed ladder company 4 was preparing to leave when Captain Dalton said “You're not relieved yet” so they continued forward. Capt said “T'll put that in my report” when Lt Patterson said something inaudible and Captain Dalton said “Excuse me?” At that moment Lt Patterson charged out of the Ladder 4 towards the Captain in an aggressive manner yelling obscenities and the crew members from ladder 4 attempted to physically restrain Lt Patterson who broke from their grasp. Iran up to Captain Dalton and asked please ignore him and walk away. The Captain never responded physically or verbally to anything Lt Patterson said. Respectfully Submitted, PO Domingo DelgadoDEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE 14 LADDER 4 HARTFORD, CT. 06112 AUGUST 14, 2015 CARLOS HUERTAS CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT SIR, ‘THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED BETWEEN CAPTAIN THOMAS DALTON AND I. AT INCIDENT # 226-056 AT 122 WEST MORNINGSIDE STREET TODAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015. I WAS IN CHARGE OF LADDER 4, AND PRIOR ‘TO OUR ARRIVAL, ENGINE 16 CALLED FOR A SMOKE EJECTOR. UPON OUR ARRIVAL, JASON BARCO, RAFAEL SANCHEZ AND I TOOK A SMOKE EJECTOR TO THE C (CHARLIE) SIDE REAR ENTRANCE. I HAD BARCO AND SANCHEZ GO INSIDE AND PLACE THE SMOKE EJECTOR IN THE DOORWAY WHILE I HELD THE, SCREEN DOOR OPEN ON THE EXTERIOR. SOON AFTER, DALTON ASKED FOR THE SMOKE EJECTOR TO BE BROUGHT TO THE 2%” FLOOR. AT THIS TIME I HAD BARCO REMOVE THE EJECTOR AND TAKE IT TO THE 2"? FLOOR. AT THIS TIME I WAS AT THE BASE OF THE STAIRS WITH RICKY SANCHEZ AND RAFAEL SANCHEZ. CAPTAIN DALTON ASKED RAFAEL SANCHEZ IF HE HAD AN ADAPTOR. SANCHEZ REPLIED “YES, DO YOU NEED IT.” CAPTAIN DALTON’S RESPONSE WAS, “NO, WHAT POCKET DO YOU HAVE IT IN?” SANCHEZ’S RESPONSE WAS, “MY RIGHT.” CAPTAINDALTON THEN RESPONDED BY ASKING HIM, WHERE WAS HIS ROPE, AND SANCHEZ RESPONDED, “MY LEFT POCKET.” CAPTAIN DALTON THEN ASKED HIM WHAT TOUR HE WORKED, AND SANCHEZ REPLIED, “C TOUR.” CAPTAIN DALTON THEN, REPSONDED BY SAYING, “IT FIGURES, THEY HAVE POOR LEADERSHIP THERE.” I RESPONDED BY SAYING, “HE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT POOR LEADERSHIP.” RICKY SANCHEZ RESPONDED TO ‘THAT COMMENT BY SAYING, “C TOUR FIXES OTHER TOURS FUCK UPS.”THE CONVERSATION CONCLUDED AT THAT TIME, AND BARCO PASSED THE SMOKE EJECTOR TO RAFAEL SANCHEZ. HE TOOK IT OUTSIDE TO PREP IT TO BE STORED. WE ALL LEFT THE HOUSE AND MOVED OUTSIDE. AS RAFAEL WAS PREPPING THE EJECTOR, CAPTAIN DALTON CONTINUED TO IMPOSE HIS WILL ON HOW THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED ON LADDER 4.1 TOLD RAFAEL TO DISREGARD WHAT DALTON WAS SAYING AND TO CONTINUE TO WRAP IT AS HE WAS TRAINED. AT THIS TIME FIRE MARSHAL, MARTIN JONES ARRIVED ON SCENE. I WALKED OVER TO HIM, AND EXPLAINED WHAT WE HAD ON ARRIVAL, WHAT WE DID, AND WHERE THE KITCHEN WAS LOCATED. MARTIN JONES TOLD ME WE WERE ALL SET. ‘THEREFORE, I PROCEEDED TO BOARD THE APPARATUS AND CLEAR THE SCENE. RAFAEL SANCHEZ AND BARCO WERE ALREADY ON THE APPARATUS. LADDER DRIVER, DAN FLYNN, WAS ON THE STREET TALKING TO THE CREW OF ENGINE 16. 1 TOLD FLYNN “LET’S GO.” CAPTAIN DALTON ASKED FLYNN TO SHOW HIM SOMETHING ON HIS CELL PHONE, AND STATED, “I HAVEN'T DISMISSED YOU YET.” I TOLD FLYNN FOR A SECOND ‘TIME TO GET ON THE APPARATUS, AND HE COMPLIED. AS WE WERE PULLING OFF, CAPTAIN DALTON BEGAN TALKING. I TOLD FLYNN TO STOP, AND I GOT OFF TO APPROACH HIM AND WE EXCHANGED HARSH WORDS, BECAUSE OF PRIOR HARRASSING INTERACTIONS STARTED BY CAPTAIN DALTON. AT THAT TIME BARCO AND RAFAEL SANCHEZ STEPPED IN BETWEEN US. BARCO, RAFAEL AND I WENT BACK TO THE APPARATUS TO. RETURN TO THE STATION. AS ABIT OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION: CAPTAIN DALTON HASTOLD SEVERAL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT, THAT ON JULY 25, 2015 [ BAILED OUT OF A STRUCTURE FIRE LEAVING MY CREW BEHIND BECAUSE I PANICKED. FIRSTLY, THAT ALLEGATION IS FALSE. SECONDLY, A RUMOR SUCH AS THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF MISTRUST AND HOSTILITY IN A GROUP THAT RELIES ON TEAMWORK TO EFFECTIVELY ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, AND THE SAFETY OF THE FIREFIGTHERS.THIS WAS NOT ‘THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DALTON HAD BEEN SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT ME AND MY SKILLS AS A FIREFIGHTER. AFTER HAVINGRECEIVED THE INFORMATION ABOUT DALTON SPREADING THIS LASTRUMOR, I MADE IT A POINT TO REFRAIN FROM INTERRACTING WITH HIM WHILE AT THE SCENE. UNFORTUNATELY, DALTON’S QUESTIONING OF MY CREW, AND INSULTING MY LEADERSIIP, MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO NOT HAVE ANY TYPE OF INTERACTION WITH HIM. DALTON HAS HARRASSED MYSELF, AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. HIS TACTICS HAVE GONE BEYOND VERBAL, AND ESCALATED TO BECOMING PHYSICAL AT TIMES. THE INCIDENTS OF HIS DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR HAVE CONTINUED DESPITE EFFORTS TO CORRECT IT. HIS BEHAVIOR HAS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR C TOUR CREW MEMBERS TO WORK AT ENGINE 16. [HAVE CONSISTENTLY DEALT WITH WHAT I PERCEIVE TO BE HARRASSMENT FROM THOMAS DALTON SINCE THE INCEPTION OF MY CAREER WITH THE DEPARTMENT. I HAVE MADE IT A POINT TO NOT INTERACT WITH DALTON OUTSIDE OF WHAT WAS NECESSARY FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK. FRIDAY’S INCIDENT WAS THE UNFORTUNATE CULMINATION OF FRUSTRATIONS FROM YEARS OF TENSION BETWEEN DALTON & MYSELF. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED; LT. MICHAEL L. PATTERSON ENGINGE 14 TOUR C PriceDEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICE QUARTERS OF ENGINE COMPANY XVI HARTFORD CONNECTICUT Sir, This is to inform the office of the Chief that [ need more time to explain in accurate detail the seties of events that unfolded at incident 15° 326-056 located 122 Morningside (West). | will hand deliver a very detailed Fire service Monday ( 17 August 2015) morning to your office, the attack thas left me shaken, 1 cannot rush this documentation process, the events must be accurately detailed and reviewed. In closing as a reasonable individual I do not take the promise of extreme bodily harm from a fellow co- worker lightly, Respectfully submitted, Captain Thomas D. Dalton