This reminds me of the retirement party scene in "Backdraft:"
"Didja ever wonder why you're stuck at permanent lieutenant?"
"[hic] No."

"Felony stupid".

This reminiscent of the scandal with Cal Fire which was occurring at about the same time period.

And of other more recent events of drinking on duty or being intoxicated and coming in to work, in San Francisco.

In the article, he was celebrating the election of a new mayor, who has since left under a "dark cloud" and has since been replaced by another person in that capacity.

While he may have been correct in his claims about there being "No Policy" about being drunk off duty and attending a State Fire Training (SFT) class, his Instructor/s should have noticed his behavior and counseled him.

That's what were told in our SFT "Ethics Class", to be a good instructor and mentor.

Now that he has "suffered the consequences of his actions" and is still on the job, let this be his "Learning Experience".

"Goofing up" like this will cost you financially and in work assignments.

Having a good time is one think, but getting "blotted out" is more than that. If he is suffering from PTSD it incumbent for both him and the SDFD to help him through his difficulties.