Vaccine Refusal Costs Job

Former Redmond Fire Department Lt. Scott Carlson says he lost his job in 2021 after seeking a religious exemption from Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He and seven other firefighters are appealing a December 2025 federal ruling that rejected their claims that the city failed to accommodate their beliefs and retaliated against them. Their attorney says the city could have transferred them to other roles, while Redmond says it will address the ongoing case through legal channels.

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