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Pinellas Suncoast, FL, Fire Chief Cleared of Wrongdoing Resigns

Jan. 2, 2025

A panel determined Pinellas Suncoast Fire Chief Jeffrey Davidson lacked support from firefighters, but did not discriminate or misappropriate funds.

Susan Nicol

Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue Chief Jeffrey Davidson has resigned even after being cleared of several allegations of misconduct.

The initial complaint was from the local firefighters' union in August, WFLA reported.

Following a probe, Davidson was cleared of eight allegations including violation of patient privacy, misappropriation of funds, discrimination and hostile work environment.

Investigators determined he had lost the confidence of firefighters.

The fire board will meet to discuss the resignation and replacement.

About the Author

Susan Nicol | News Editor

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.