BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A Baltimore County Fire Department employee currently under investigation for alleged misconduct is "not in the workplace" as the fire department begins "hazmat cleaning" all stations and offices.

Hazmat cleaning is described as the safe removal of biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, and other hazardous materials. Those materials can include blood, bodily fluids, animal waste, carcasses, and pathogens from sewage backups.

In a letter obtained by WMAR-2 News, Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon stated that the goal of the update was to ensure that all members of the department feel "informed, supported, and safe."

"We have actively consulted with Baltimore County's health officer, as well as other experts, and understand that even if these

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