Baltimore City Fire Chief Niles Ford has resigned following the release of an investigative report into the line of duty deaths of three firefighters in January.
Ford's resignation is effective immediately, Mayor Brandon Scott told WJZ.
He led the department for eight years.
- Read the Report Here
Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo were killed in the Jan. 14 row house fire.
Scott said in a statement: "The report outlines the events that occurred on January 24, 2022, along with findings and recommendations that will be implemented to ensure that a tragedy like this will never happen again, My administration will immediately establish an accountability program to ensure that these recommendations are properly implemented and that we have a department that is not only committed to protecting and saving the lives of our residents, but is equally committed to carrying out this work in a manner that also safeguards the lives of those men and women who selflessly serve others on a daily basis."
