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Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill, who took the department\u2019s top spot in October 2025, will leave the job Sept. 1, according to a statement.<\/p>\n
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The Fort Worth Fire Department\u2019s interim chief will retire next month after over 30 years in the fire service, city officials announced Thursday.<\/p>\n
Chief Raymond Hill, who took the department\u2019s top spot in October 2025, will leave the job Sept. 1, according to a statement. Hill took over for former fire chief Jim Davis<\/a> after Davis resigned while on administrative leave due to a \u201cpersonnel matter,\u201d the Star-Telegram previously reported.<\/p>\n Hill joined the department as a firefighter in 1994 and worked his way up the ranks before being named the assistant chief of educational and logistical services in 2018, according to the statement.<\/p>\n During his tenure, Hill \u201cled the department through one of the most significant operational transitions in its history\u201d as the department assumed control<\/a> of ambulance services and the city\u2019s former emergency medical services provider, MedStar.<\/p>\n \u201cChief Hill has dedicated more than 30 years to serving the residents of Fort Worth with integrity, professionalism and unwavering commitment,\u201d Assistant City Manager William Johnson said. \u201cHis leadership during the City\u2019s transition to a fire-based EMS system has transformed emergency response and positioned the department for continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been an honor to serve alongside the dedicated men and women of the Fort Worth Fire Department over the past 30 years,\u201d Hill said. \u201cTogether, we\u2019ve strengthened this department and achieved meaningful progress for the community we serve. I will always be proud of what we\u2019ve accomplished and have every confidence the department will continue to build on that success.\u201d<\/p>\n City officials will begin the search for the Fire Department\u2019s next chief \u201cin the coming weeks,\u201d according to the statement. Additional details about the search will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the city begins this transition, we look forward to working with the city manager, mayor, and city council to conduct a nationwide, independent search for the next fire chief,\u201d officials with the Fort Worth firefighters\u2019 union said. \u201cFort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, and our firefighters and residents deserve a proven leader with the experience and vision to guide the department into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally published August 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n