'Shut The F–k Up’: New York Fire Chief Removed After Confrontation With 10-year-old Girl Caught on Video

A New York fire chief has been removed from his position following the release of a video showing him berating and swearing at a 10-year-old girl as she was loaded into an ambulance.

The footage, which quickly spread online, shows North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt shouting profanity at the visibly upset child who was strapped to a stretcher.

"Shut the f–k up! It’s like this with you every f–king week!" Alt is heard yelling.

The girl responded, "I don’t want to go! I want to go home!" Alt then replied, "Shut your mouth!" before the ambulance doors were shut.

Reports say the incident happened Monday, August 4th after the girl’s family called for assistance during what was described as an emotional outburst.

The child’s grandmother said the episode began after the girl’s phone was taken away.

"Maybe it was a blessing I wasn’t there because I would have jumped all over this guy," the grandmother said. "They’re supposed to help you. Not treat you like garbage. And curse at a child at that."

On Tuesday, August 5th, the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company confirmed that Alt had been removed from duty while the incident is investigated.

"The fire company does not condone this behavior and deems it unacceptable," the department said in a statement.

The Town of Babylon also criticized Alt’s conduct, calling it “appalling” and stating, "There is no place in our town for behavior that disrespects or harms the public, especially when it involves a young person or child."

'Shut The F–k Up’: New York Fire Chief Removed After Confrontation With 10-year-old Girl Caught on Video