John is a firefighter at a station having dinner with his crew. He overhears a more senior firefighter saying very negative things about the department's newly hired Fire Chief. John knows the senior firefighter hasn't even met the new Fire Chief yet and is basing his statements on rumors he's heard from his neighbors. John has known the Fire Chief for several years and knows these rumors aren't true. What is the best way for Firefighter John to handle this situation?

A. John should share whatever accurate information he has about the Fire Chief with the crew members at the dinner table.
B. John should talk to the senior firefighter privately about the rumors and tell him that they could be damaging to the Fire Chief.
C. John should tell the other crew members that the rumors aren't true and when the senior firefighters isn't around.
D. John should tell the Fire Chief about the rumors the senior firefighter was spreading.

What is the MOST appropriate response?