FDNY says anti-abortion activist in viral video is not a firefighter

A viral video of an anti-abortion activist in FDNY garb shouting exterior St. Patrick’s Cathedral over the weekend is just not a member of town’s ranks of firefighters, a division spokesman mentioned Monday.

“A video circulating from a protest in Manhattan over the weekend exhibits a person carrying a FDNY sweatshirt. The person within the video is just not a member of the FDNY,” mentioned Deputy Commissioner of Public Data Frank Dwyer.

The video emerged Sunday exhibiting the person screaming at pro-choice demonstrators from the steps of the church, “I'm the folks!

A person carrying an FDNY sweatshirt protested abortion rights in downtown Manhattan Might 7.

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FDNY officers say the person is just not a member of the division.

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The person was caught on video shouting, “I'm the folks! I'm the folks! The folks have determined! The courtroom has determined! You lose!”

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“I'm the folks! I'm the folks! The folks have determined! The courtroom has determined! You lose!” the person shouts.

Because the clip circulated, social-media sleuths mistook the person for a veteran member of the division, a goof that sparked the official rebuttable from the company Monday morning.

“The feedback made don't signify the views of the FDNY. The matter is underneath investigation,” Dwyer added.

An FDNY spokesperson mentioned the feedback made by the person don't signify the division’s views.

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