Fire boss investigated for ‘mendacity about having masters diploma’

A fireplace boss is investigated for allegedly mendacity about having a masters diploma and having performed for Charlton Athletic when making use of for his £180,000-a-year job.

Wayne Brown was employed because the chief of the West Midlands Fire Service a yr in the past after impressing superiors together with his Master of Business Administration diploma from London South Bank University.

But his alleged alma mater has now confirmed that it had no report of Brown’s diploma – which the hearth chief has since faraway from the listed {qualifications} on his LinkedIn account.

Concerns had been raised by colleagues, who additionally mentioned Brown claimed to have been a former professional footballer for Charlton Athletic.

It has since been revealed that he solely performed as a part of the youth coaching scheme on the membership and never within the professional division.

Wayne Brown (pictured) was employed because the chief of the West Midlands Fire Service a yr in the past after impressing superiors together with his Master of Business Administration diploma from London South Bank University

Concerns had been raised by colleagues, who additionally mentioned Brown claimed to have been a former professional footballer for Charlton Athletic. It has since been revealed that he solely performed as a part of the youth coaching scheme on the membership and never within the professional division (file picture)

‘Wayne is not at all in style. He ­disappeared on January 7 and no person has heard from him,’ an insider instructed the Sun and added that the chief was typically seen across the stations, the place is a ‘outstanding’ determine. 

The insider additionally mentioned in regards to the hearth boss who takes house £180,000 per yr: ‘Some of us are carrying second hand gear and haven’t had a pay rise, however he turns as much as work in a brand new Range Rover.’

Brown was a part of the London Fire Brigade for 27 years till he switched to the West Midlands service in 2019, the place he was Deputy Chief Fire Officer earlier than his promotion final January.

The hearth service has confirmed that they’re trying into the allegations that he lied about having a masters diploma in a proper inquiry – whether it is discovered that Brown lied about his qualification, this might quantity to fraud by false illustration.

In a press release, West Midlands Fire Service mentioned: ‘We are conscious of claims referencing our Chief Fire Officer and West Midlands Fire Service.

‘Formal enquiries and processes, in keeping with our Fire Authority’s structure, at the moment are ongoing in relation to the issues raised. We will undertake this totally and pretty. In the meantime, we is not going to be commenting additional.’