Outgoing Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis repeatedly raised safety concerns about department operations but was rebuffed by union leaders, according to newly released documents.
Davis’ attorney, Stephen Kennedy, released correspondence sent to Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa on Sept. 28. In it, Kennedy wrote that Davis “was skeptical the city will fairly investigate Chief Davis based on prior experience and believe you intend to terminate (him) as soon as practicable.”
Davis was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 17. His last day with the department is Friday.
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“It is undisputed that Chief Davis has been reporting unsafe working conditions for some time,” Kennedy wrote…