(Baltimore, MD) -- Mayor Brandon Scott has accepted the resignation of Baltimore's Fire Chief.
Niles Ford's resignation came Friday, the same day a report was released on the January fire that claimed the lives of three city firefighters.
.@ChiefNilesRFord has resigned as Chief of @BaltimoreFire.
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) December 2, 2022
We thank the Chief for his time & look forward to working with @MayorBMScott to move the BCFD forward with its new leadership.
The BCFD report from the Stricker St fire has also been released:https://t.co/goMSJ5WU8Z
The mayor said the report reached findings regarding the response to the Stricker Street fire and made recommendations that will be implemented to prevent another tragedy.
The mayor says he accepted Ford's resignation to position the Fire Department for the necessary changes.
Three current commanders will serve as acting fire chiefs while the city searches for a permanent replacement.