The chief of the Prescott Fire Department is being forced out of his job by the City Manager. Even though this happened three months after 19 members of the department lost their lives on the Yarnell Hill Fire, the reason for Fire Chief Dan Fraijo’s departure is unclear.
Prescott City Manager Craig McConnell told the Daily Courier that the Chief is leaving by “mutual agreement” effective November 15, but Chief Fraigo told the Courier and the Arizona Republic that the city asked him to leave.
The 70-year old Chief, formerly with the Phoenix Fire Department, was hired on an interim basis in May, 2012 and was named Fire Chief in February, 2013. His contract specified that either party could end his employment with 30 days’ notice.
The official report of the 19 fire fatalities of the Granite Mountain Hotshots found “no indication of negligence, reckless actions, or violations of policy of protocol” on the part of the firefighters.
Thanks go out to Gary
The Phoenix Fire Department has had a reputation as a high performance organization for years. I am curious how high Dan Faijo rose in the Department?
I know exactly the type of man Dan is, Our Chief and Dan worked together on Phoenix, They are both from the same type of mold…Let me guess, his door was always open for his firefighters, He supports you guys 110% He has brought you together as Firefighting Family. Please get as many at that city council meeting as you can!!! LOW BLOW City Politicians …At a time when Prescott FD needs exactly that kind of man, You Idiots oust him for supporting his family..BUT to the Prescott Union Chapter If you need more support from the whole PFFA im sure ask and you will receive applies. Especially ask around these Corrupt poor excuse for human beings election cycle!!! He is being ousted for supporting his guys to get a raise which they haven’t had in 5 years or more