After a backlash by employees, the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), program for Washington emergency response workers has been suspended. This could put their professional certifications at risk.

Jason Rantz, a radio host, revealed on Tuesday that around 3,500 King County firefighters and medics would be trained under a program that was based on the “teachings of” woke ideologues such as Ibram Kendi and Victor Madrigal Borloz.

The conservative commentator, after speaking to an anonymous employee, found that “this initiative was a result of a state directive which required implicit bias training and healthcare disparity for healthcare workers.”

Rantz added, “Critics including King County firefighters challenged the training’s potential political undertones as well as its potential to infringe on personal beliefs regarding gender identity.” The training’s failure may jeopardize the EMT certifications of participants, requiring an acknowledgement of infinite genders and a racial bias inherent among White staff.

According to reports, the DEI training specifically instructed white paramedics and firefighters to examine their own racism.

Rantz said that the training, entitled “Stronger Together”: An Introduction to Anti-Racism and Gender Inclusion, was intended to foster empathy, awareness and dignity among patients, but its implementation sparked pushback. Rantz said that the training implied White staff members harbored “racist or gender-inclusive views” and had caused “racial harm” at some point.

The program included videos that promoted Critical Race Theory (CRT), quizzes and tests. It caused a stir among trainees.

Renton Fire Chief Steve Heitman sent an email to inform the public that the training had been suspended due to the concerns raised by many members.

The chief expressed concern that, while he “wholly” supports DEI (Decision Making in the Interest of Others) training, people might have to “compromise their personal beliefs” to pass.

Heitman stated that “what troubles me is certain test questions which might force members to compromise on their personal values or beliefs in order to meet a requirement for EMT certification.” This potential conflict could force members to choose between their deeply-held convictions and their roles as firefighters/EMTs.

Rantz’s conversation with the King County firefighter claimed that DEI training is just one of many recent examples where county employees are subjected woke ideology.

The firefighter stated that “King County was doing this anti-racist crap before Ibram Kendi even came along.”

“We have never had any problems or issues providing care to people from different backgrounds when an emergency occurs. “If you dial 911, everyone receives the same level of care regardless of the reason for calling,” he said.