The Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association has taken a vote of no confidence in former Fire Chief Jim Davis.
Zac Shaffer, the union’s president, shared the firefighters’ concerns in a statement Friday.
“Chief Davis’ failure to correct violations of safety standards, recognize acceptable on-scene times for EMS and fire response, and ensure accurate dispatch of resources have led the membership to this result,” Shaffer said.
Davis, who resigned Oct. 17, had been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 23. City officials cited a “personnel matter” as the reason for Davis being put on leave, but didn’t give further details.
Davis was sworn in as the department’s chief on Oct. 16, 2018, according to his online bio. Before coming to Fort Worth, he was responsible for the training and education of firefighters and paramedics in Columbus, Ohio.
Shaffer’s statement didn’t elaborate about the areas of concern, but said, “As a body, the 440 does not believe Jim Davis can lead this department effectively.”
Davis’ attorney was not immediately available for comment Saturday.
Assistant Chief Raymond Hill is serving as interim chief until city officials can find a replacement for Davis.
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