Fort Worth Fire Chief Transition | Dallas News

Fort Worth’s fire department is set for a leadership transition as James Horton, current assistant chief, takes the interim helm on August 31—same day outgoing Chief Raymond Hill retires. Appointed by City Manager Jay Chapa and pending council approval, Horton brings decades of experience and advanced degrees in emergency and public administration. His temporary role comes amid tense contract negotiations with Local 440, adding pressure as the city searches for a permanent chief. This move signals a pivotal moment for Fort Worth Fire as it navigates both leadership change and labor talks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f85630417d370044