COURTADE v. Department of Fire

MICHAEL E. KIRBY, Judge.

| ,New Orleans Firefighter Don Courtade appeals a decision of the Civil Service Commission (“Commission”), denying his appeal of the discipline imposed by the appointing authority, the City of New Orleans Department of Fire (“NOFD”). Mr. Courtade contends that his actions were not prejudicial to the efficient operation of the NOFD and that the discipline imposed — a ninety (90) suspension-was not commensurate with the offense — failing to report for a hurricane emergency activation. We affirm the Commission’s finding that Mr. Courtade should be disciplined and…