Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Louie Bright III said that nobody will be held accountable in the wake of two reports that found numerous breakdowns in the death of a veteran firefighter last year.
Stanley Wilson while operating at a six-alarm condominium fire on May 20, 2013.
“There has been a lot of talk of potential disciplinary actions for an employee or employees,” Bright said, the Dallas Morning News reported. “The report revealed that many firefighters at the scene, including those with decision-making authority, should have handled things differently that night.”
Bright said “no one person bears all responsibility.”
“This is a complete and total lack of leadership,” said Jim Crump, a retired Dallas firefighter who has been vocal about the death of Wilson. “This is why the fire department has the trouble it does.”
The chief did not answer questions from the media during the press conference at city hall. As Bright left the room, one of his aides restrained a radio reporter who followed them.
Wilson left behind a wife and two sons.
