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Former Okanagan Fire Chief Who Alleged Discrimination Loses Human Rights Case
The tribunal found insufficient evidence that PTSD influenced Jason Satterthwaite's suspension and termination despite his claims of discrimination and related WorkSafeBC decisions.
- Jason Satterthwaite, former fire chief of North Westside Fire Rescue, was suspended in May 2020 for withholding information and sharing false statements about district operations.
- The suspension followed Satterthwaite’s 2019 report of bullying and harassment to WorkSafeBC, and he later argued that his PTSD played a role in his suspension and dismissal.
- WorkSafeBC accepted Satterthwaite's PTSD claim in August 2020, but the tribunal found no evidence his PTSD led to his suspension and dismissed his discrimination claim.
- The tribunal noted Satterthwaite provided scant evidence linking PTSD to his conduct and stated the suspension was due to his poor judgment, not protected activities.
- Satterthwaite’s suspension triggered protests by several firefighters who walked off the job, and six months later he breached suspension terms by responding to a vehicle fire.
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