{"id":21916,"date":"2025-10-26T15:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T15:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/21916\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T15:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T15:32:20","slug":"fort-worth-firefighters-union-completes-vote-of-no-confidence-in-former-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/21916\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth firefighters union completes vote of no confidence in former chief"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association has taken a vote of no confidence in former Fire Chief Jim Davis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Zac Shaffer, the union\u2019s president, shared the firefighters\u2019 concerns in a statement Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cChief Davis\u2019 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,\u201d Shaffer said.<\/p>\n

Davis, who resigned Oct. 17, had been on paid administrative leave<\/a> since Sept. 23. City officials cited a \u201cpersonnel matter\u201d as the reason for Davis being put on leave, but didn\u2019t give further details.<\/p>\n

Davis was sworn in as the department\u2019s chief on Oct. 16, 2018, according to his online bio<\/a>. Before coming to Fort Worth, he was responsible for the training and education of firefighters and paramedics in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Shaffer\u2019s statement didn\u2019t elaborate about the areas of concern, but said, \u201cAs a body, the 440 does not believe Jim Davis can lead this department effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

Davis\u2019 attorney was not immediately available for comment Saturday.<\/p>\n

Assistant Chief Raymond Hill is serving as interim chief until city officials can find a replacement for Davis.<\/p>\n

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