Former Orange County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Davis was given an order to refuse religious exemptions and report any unvaccinated people under his command. He said no. As a result, he became one of the thousands of Americans who have been fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Listen to his story here.

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