Internal records from the San Jose Fire Department are shedding new light on a stunning video that surfaced last month showing a bikini-clad woman climb out of a fire engine and walk into the Pink Poodle, a well-known strip club in town.

The social media video immediately sparked controversy and prompted an internal investigation. The department’s union said at the time it “does not condone what was seen on video,” and Mayor Sam Liccardo promised accountability if the investigation revealed misconduct.

“If the investigation concludes that this video is as bad as it looks, then heads must roll,” Liccardo said right after the incident. “We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus, nor tolerate any conduct that so demeans the heroic work of the re

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