Maine fire chief apologizes after sharing F this job music video on department Facebook page

Norway Fire Chief David Knox publicly apologized for mistakenly sharing a profanity-laden music video on the department's Facebook page. The post, made on July 30, featured Wheeler Walker Jr. 's song "F— This Job" and inadvertently tagged Knox's wife, Elizabeth, who recently stepped down as town clerk due to budget cuts. In his July 31 statement, Knox accepted full responsibility for the error and expressed regret, emphasizing that the post was accidental. He also committed to implementing measures to enhance the oversight of the department's social media accounts.

Jeffrey Campbell, Norway's police chief and interim town manager, announced that the town clerk would now oversee the fire department's Facebook page. He is also working with her to develop a comprehensive social media policy for the town's various departments. The incident highlights the challenges of managing social media in public service and the potential for miscommunication. Such measures aim to prevent similar incidents in the future and maintain the professional integrity of the fire department.