St. Pete Fire Chief Temporarily Removed from Position: Focusing on Job Dignity

Fire Chief James Large of St. Petersburg has been placed on administrative leave by the mayor, according to a memo issued on Saturday.

“After numerous conversations and feedback received from multiple individuals, along with the allegations made and information received in the Employee Climate Survey, as well as other information received, Chief James Large is placed on Administrative Leave effective immediately,” the Aug. 5 note sent to city council members reads.

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