By Jordan Fouts

The Elkhart Truth

ELKHART, Ind. — A career firefighter for the City of Elkhart is appealing a decision by the Fire Merit Commission to take him off paramedic duties and impose other sanctions following a harassment complaint from a nurse.

Jason Lantz, a member of the Elkhart Fire Department since 2004, was placed on 30 days of unpaid suspension and permanently removed from paramedic duties in an Aug. 25 decision by the board. Lantz was brought before the board following a Nov. 6 incident at Elkhart General Hospital during which he allegedly intimidated a nurse as she was caring for patients.

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“Jason Lantz is a predator. He preys on the nurses of Elkhart General Hospital. Over the past six or more years, Lantz has created a host

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