Christopher Allen Shaffer, a 38-year-old firefighter from Columbus, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree rape in Fairfield County. The allegations state that the victim was 'substantially impaired' due to mental or physical conditions or advanced age at the time of the incident. Following his arrest, Shaffer was placed on administrative duty by the Columbus Division of Fire, which has stated that he will have no public contact during the ongoing legal proceedings. The Columbus Fire Fighters Union emphasized the seriousness of the charges, affirming their commitment to high standards of trust and responsibility within the department. Shaffer is currently free on a $350,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court again on July 31. The case is expected to be presented to a grand jury before the end of the month.