Two Orange County firefighters were suspended without pay after reselling Walt Disney World tickets they received from Disney after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
- 2 firefighters, battalion chief suspended for selling Disney tickets
- Complimentary tickets were given to Pulse nightclub 1st responders
- Internal investigation: Woman filed complaint after being denied entry to park
A battalion chief was also suspended for his involvement.
In November 2016, Disney had given four park-hopper tickets that were marked not for resale to first-responders of the mass shooting, according to the results of an internal investigation by the Fire Department.
The department found out about the sale when the woman who bought the tickets was denied entry into one of the Disney parks. She was told to tell Disney that she was Huntley's cousin, investigators determined. A dispute ensued, and she filed a complaint with the department, records show.
Orange County Fire Rescue released the following statement, reading in part:
"We apologize to our community partner, Walt Disney World, that the imprudent actions of a few employees tarnished the kind gesture to thank our more than 1,200 firefighters and support personnel for their service. We continue to be humbled and grateful for the tremendous community support of Orange County Fire Rescue."