Three members of the LGBTQ community — all people of color — have accused the San Francisco Fire Department of discrimination this year.
Every month since January a lawsuit or claim has been filed against the beleaguered department and together they point to a disturbing trend of allegations of a hostile work environment.
That SFFD is led by an out lesbian and longtime member of the department — Chief Jeanine "Neen" Nicholson — is even further cause for alarm, though some of the alleged charges occurred before she took the helm.