Fire chief tragically discovered useless after probe into claims he ‘lied’ on CV
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown, who allegedly lied about {qualifications} wanted for the job, has died.
The service mentioned it had been investigating allegations he did not have a level wanted for the function. His loss of life just isn’t being handled as suspicious, emergency providers added.
He was discovered useless on Wednesday, January 24 at his residence tackle. Greg Brackenridge, the Chair of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority mentioned in a press release tonight (January 24): “We are devastated to report that our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown, was this morning (24 January) found dead at his home address.
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“The loss of life just isn’t being handled as suspicious by West Midlands Police. All our ideas and love are together with his household, his buddies and his colleagues. We ask everybody that his household and his colleagues are given time and house at this tragic time.”
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Earlier at the moment the WMFS introduced it was investigating Mr Brown, who was its head, following allegations made on social media though it was not clear whether or not or not he had been suspended on the time.
The on-line claims associated to a enterprise administration qualification required for the £180,000-a-year job, which was listed on his profile on the service’s web site however has since been eliminated.
Mr Brown had been a part of the London Fire Brigade for 27 years earlier than switching to the West Midlands in 2019. He is known to have gotten the job a yr in the past after he impressed together with his Master of Business Administration diploma from London South Bank University. The college has reportedly since mentioned it has no file of his diploma.
Colleagues reportedly had develop into involved over his claims he had been knowledgeable footballer for Charlton Athletic. It was subsequently revealed he had been a part of the membership’s youth coaching scheme.
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Speaking on the time, previous to Mr Bown’s loss of life, a spokesperson for the hearth service mentioned: “We are aware of claims referencing our Chief Fire Officer and West Midlands Fire Service. Formal enquiries and processes, in line with our Fire Authority’s constitution, are now ongoing in relation to the matters raised. We will undertake this thoroughly and fairly.
“In the meantime, we will not be commenting further.”
Mr Brown had additionally been concerned in a separate courtroom case the place a person had been charged with harassment in opposition to him. Benjamin Walker was on account of seem at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday however the case was vacated.
The Fire Brigades Union is known to have been made conscious of the allegations in opposition to Mr Brown.
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