The document discusses sexual harassment within the fire service. It notes that while women make up only 3.7% of firefighters, 88% report experiencing some form of sexual harassment. It examines a scenario where a male and female firefighter had been exchanging sexually explicit banter but the female now finds it offensive. While initially assumed consensual, the behavior meets the legal definition of creating a hostile work environment. The fire chief should warn both members to cease such conversations in order to prevent further harassment claims. The document outlines the legal requirements and kinds of harassment, as well as examples more common within the fire service and the responsibilities of members and leadership to address harassment issues.