The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) has launched an internal investigation after a staff member was suspended in connection with allegations of severe bullying.
According to an internal communication seen by RTL, employees who wish to provide testimony regarding this or similar situations are encouraged to contact the respective equality delegates.
The CGDIS has confirmed in a public statement that an internal inquiry is currently underway.
While official sources have refrained from releasing specific details about the case, CGDIS Director General Paul Schroeder confirmed that the matter involves a case of sexual harassment and threats within the training programme for trainee professional firefighters.
Schroeder described the alleged actions as "very serious and unacceptable", adding that some incidents may also be criminal in nature and have therefore been reported to the public prosecutor.
Schroeder explained that he was informed of the incidents at the beginning of last week, but they date back to 16 October.
Initial measures have already been taken, including the immediate suspension of the accused individual while the investigation continues.
Since the people involved are trainee civil servants and not full civil servants, the CGDIS is conducting its own internal investigation.
All trainees from the relevant training group have been interviewed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation and to determine the appropriate conclusions.
The organisation also emphasised the importance of learning lessons from the incident once all facts have been established, and assessing what further consequences may be necessary.
CGDIS aims to send a clear message, both within and outside the organisation, that such behaviour will not be tolerated.
Preliminary findings from the internal investigation are expected to be presented to the CGDIS board of directors in November.
Political figures have also chimed in. On Tuesday, Josée Lorsché, a member of Déi Gréng (The Greens), submitted a parliamentary question to Home Affairs Minister Léon Gloden regarding the affair.
