Oliver Lee, who became interim boss in March, says the service's governance is 'wholly impossible'.
The interim boss of West Midlands Fire Service has said the organisation's governance is "wholly impossible" and that he will not apply for the permanent role.that the service's governance lacked "courage, transparency, care and honesty".Greg Brackenridge, chair of the West Midlands Fire Authority, said they were "disappointed" by Mr Lee's decision and he was meeting him on Monday to discuss concerns.
Mr Lee remained in his role as interim CEO and the process to recruit permanently had been advertised, he added. "West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority remains committed to good governance and in following due process in everything we do," Mr Brackenridge said“Our priority, as always, remains on ensuring that our amazing 1,900 staff can keep doing what they do best for the benefit of nearly three million people across the West Midlands, who depend on us 24/7.”
Mr Lee, who was appointed for an interim period of up to one year, praised the "well-intentioned" and "brave" people who worked at the service.Mr Lee previously spent 18 years in the Royal Marines, and he went on to receive an MBE and later an OBE for his service in Afghanistan.to a national newspaper report that called the service "scandal-ridden".
He said at the time: "I don't accept that it's 'scandal-ridden' and nor will it be during my tenure here."
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