MIRAMAR, Fla. — A now-former Florida fire chief allegedly interfered in the city’s firefighter hiring process to help his son, according to a recently released internal investigation.
Former Miramar Fire Chief Ramon Perez was fired in March over allegations of nepotism and interference in the city’s firefighter hiring process, Miami New Times reported. In the termination letter signed by Assistant City Manager Adam L. Burden, Perez was cited for violating City Ordinance Code 16-324, which bars employees from participating in hiring decisions involving relatives
Although Perez had formally stated he would “have no participation or influence in this selection process,” an internal investigation found he took steps that directly benefited his son’s advancement within the department…