HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Montgomery County officials have launched an investigation after a member of Horsham Fire Company No. 1 was allegedly heard using a racial slur over the county radio system while responding to a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened on June 2, 2026, while Horsham Fire Company No. 1 and mutual aid partners were dispatched to an emergency incident on County Line Road in Horsham Township.
According to a statement released by Horsham Fire Company No. 1, an employee of the fire company used “offensive and unacceptable language” that was transmitted over the county radio system while responding to the incident.
The fire company said that after returning to the station, the employee was immediately terminated.
A male individual, whom fire company officials declined to identify, was reportedly heard saying, “You dumb, f—–g n—-r” while responding to the crash.
Horsham Fire Company No. 1 said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is inconsistent with its organizational values and professional standards.
“Following this incident, all personnel were reminded of their responsibility to conduct themselves professionally at all times, both on and off the radio,” the fire company said in its statement.
The company also said leadership has arranged mandatory sensitivity and workplace professionalism training for all personnel.
“We recognize that the language used was offensive, inappropriate and unacceptable,” Horsham Fire Company No. 1 said.
The fire company apologized to anyone who was offended or impacted by the incident and said the actions of one individual do not reflect the values, character, or commitment of the men and women who serve the community every day.
Montgomery County officials are now investigating the incident.
This remains a developing story.
