Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis resigns after being placed on leave
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis has resigned, city officials said Friday.
Davis was placed on administrative leave Sep. 23 due to a “personnel matter.” His resignation is effective Oct. 31.
Raymond Hill, who has served as the department’s interim chief since then, will continue in that role, according to a statement from the city.
“We appreciate Chief Davis’ years of dedicated service to the City and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Mayor Mattie Parker said in the statement.
The Fort Worth City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Hill as interim chief on Oct. 28, city officials said. Davis was sworn in as chief in October 2018.
During his time as chief, Davis expanded fire station capacity across the city and oversaw the transition of more than 600 MedStar employees into the fire department, according to the city.
This story was originally published October 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM.
