Mayor James Ireton, Jr. announced today the resignation of Chief Jeffrey Simpson of the Salisbury Fire Department. Deputy Chief Rick Hoppes will, again, assume the role of Acting Chief. Acting Chief Hoppes will begin serving on January 20, 2012.
In his short resignation letter Chief Simpson said, “Life circumstances are such that I am afforded the opportunity to pursue personal and professional interests and I kindly wish to take advantage of those opportunities at this time.”
During his tenure, Chief Simpson was able to secure the purchase of three new ambulances to replace three ambulances that were showing significant wear and tear.
The Chief also focused on developing recognition and training programs for the employees and volunteers in the department.
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38 comments:
In other words Jimmy, you hired a loser in which almost every Firefighter flat out hated.
Folks, so you know, Mayor Ireton REFUSED to forward Salisbury News this Press Release. I have never seen a more childish and immature man at his age in my entire life.
It doesn't matter now, does it Jimmy. We got it in real time anyway, WITHOUT your help.
And he put Rick Hoppes back in the position of Acting Fire Chief when he couldn't handle the position before!! WTH is Jim Ireton thinking! Shows you how desperate Rick Hoppes is for the the title if he accepted the position again.
Jimbo you once again look like a fool. I never heard a positive comment from anyone I know from the Salisbury Fire Dept about this bozo. I hope you listen this time. I won't be surprised if you don't. Council, please do the right thing this time. Don't let the childish actions of Jimbo make you decide to quickly this time.
maybe jimmy jim has a crush on ricky rick? and wants him to be his new boo!
I believe this will be the last nail in the coffin for Jim Ireton also.
I do not see Jim winning another Mayoral election in this section of the County.
I could name a half dozen veteran FF who could have easily filled these shoes. But - as Salisbury almost always does - they hire outsiders.
What the Heck!! Jim Ireton promoted Rick Hoppes to Acting Chief again? This really makes Ireton look like an incompetent leader. What you thinking Jim! I want my vote back!
4:11, so whom would you suggest?
Jim Ireton is taking the lazy way out and picking another failure like he did the first time. Jim Ireton you are a fool. This guy was part of the Gordo/Hoppes fiasco and you are bringing him back. Have you lost your mind? Don't you know how to run a city without selecting the wrong people and creating inner problems within the department. Why don't you put in your 2 weeks notice Jim Ireton!
I feel sorry for the way Jeff Simpson treated Rick Hoppes, but I don't think Mr. Hoppes deserves to serve as the acting fire chief again.
Anonymous said...
4:11, so whom would you suggest?
January 9, 2012 4:20 PM
You!!
Why do you want to know so you could bash his or her suggestion!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Jimbo you once again look like a fool. I never heard a positive comment from anyone I know from the Salisbury Fire Dept about this bozo. I hope you listen this time. I won't be surprised if you don't. Council, please do the right thing this time. Don't let the childish actions of Jimbo make you decide to quickly this time.
January 9, 2012 3:45 PM
Which Bozo?
Does this have anything to do with the residency issue?
I am sure working for a bunch of idiots such as Ireton and disfunctional council would make a anyone look for another job.therm
This man has lied from the beginning and now his lies have caught to him. He is quitting before he gets fired.
5:18 NO DOUBT! And dito for the group that has been kissing his butt. NOW, when the next Chief arrives the fun will begin. Tull, Jester etc., see ya!
Stop blaming the council, 5:01. Simpson was treated well by them.
Ireton is so dumb. While he's been busy bashing Debbie and Terry, his real enemies have been setting him up.
4:35, I asked whom the writer--and the rest of you who are bashing Simpson and/or Ireton-- would suggest. So many of you have so much to say about the subject, so I'm interested in seeing you weigh in on who WOULD be an acceptable interim replacement. After all, it may take a year to get the permanent chief in place. Probably most of you really don't have a clue about the workings of the SFD, but you have plenty to say. You want to blame the mayor if you don't know what else to do. Thank you, for 4:35, for suggesting that I take the position, but I'm no more qualified than any of the other contributors to this post.
This reappointment confirms Jim Ireton's lack of intelligence, lack of dignity, laziness and weakness. When are you going to resign Mayor Ireton?
Anonymous said...
5:18 NO DOUBT! And dito for the group that has been kissing his butt. NOW, when the next Chief arrives the fun will begin. Tull, Jester etc., see ya!
January 9, 2012 5:28 PM
The ones in power now(you mention a few) are the biggest butt kissers and contributed to the failing of a once great fire department.
anonumous 6:41, I'd strongly recommend Bryan Records, but he'd never accept. After all, he is the most honorable person with the greatest HANDS ON Firefighter experience. It's a shame this Town is as political as it is because this guy would make a great leader.
Isn't the failed leadership of Acting Chief Hoppes the reason Simpson was brought here anyway? Hoppes failed as a leader his entire career, was shot down as the permanent chief by the entire membership and Jim Ireton himself and Ireton brings him back again? What a short memory Jim Ireton has.
WTH am I thinking Jim Ireton brought that pervert Bernie Becker from Ohio back twice. He also paid for Bernie Becker's flight and room and board. What a disaster of a mayor you have.
Are City Council meetings not worthy of the Mayor's attendance?
This proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jim Ireton isn't worthy of leading a city of this size. This proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jim Ireton isn't a good steward of our tax dollars.
Now a big mistake for Hoppes would be to appoint Jeff Simpson's biggest butt kisses Senior Assistant Chief Tull. That was an invented position that Simpson invented and it doesn't even exist in the city charter.
The City should look to promote Jay Jester. He is an experienced fire fighter and MFRI Instructor. Plus he has 14 years of administrative experience dealing with and negotiating tight budgets. He would be an ASSET to the City in a higher leadership position. Time to LEAD MAYOR!
Anonymous said...
The City should look to promote Jay Jester. He is an experienced fire fighter and MFRI Instructor. Plus he has 14 years of administrative experience dealing with and negotiating tight budgets. He would be an ASSET to the City in a higher leadership position. Time to LEAD MAYOR!
January 9, 2012 8:11 PM
ROTFLMAO!!
Jay Jester is the most hated man in the Ocean City Fire Department. Jay Jester couldn't even be elected to the position of assistant chief in Ocean City. Jay Jester got booted out of the Presidents position in Ocean City. Jay Jester was one of the biggest back stabbers working behind the scenes when the Ocean City Fire Department had their uprising a couple of years ago. He is a volunteer fireman in Ocean City and hates the career firefighter paramedics. He is a career firefighter in Salisbury and hates the volunteers in Salisbury. Yep that is exactly what is needed for the Salisbury Fire Department. A MFRI instructor? Big F*n Deal. Wasn't Jeff Simpson an instructor? Jay Jester had his nose so far up Jeff Simpson's butt he needed a snorkel to breath. Didn't Jay Jester get arrested for DUI while representing the fire service? Didn't Jeff Simpson go to court and defend Jay Jester. Yep, a real leader for the Salisbury Fire Department there.
The real question is...what will Gladwell do with his lips since Simpson's butt is gone and THAT is where his lips spent all of their time.
Can you keep this at the top please. Keep up the good work.
I am really concerned with the decision Jim Ireton made appointing Rick Hoppes to the position of Acting Fire Chief. There is a lot of excess baggage with his previous stint and Acting Fire Chief. This may be another big mistake on the part of Ireton again. The city seems to continue going backwards.
I am willing to throw a going away party for Jeff Simpson and I will make sure I don't invite him!!
How soon Jim Ireton forgets that Rick Hoppes actively supported Gary Comegys for Mayor over him. What in the world is wrong with that mayor?
I agree that Bryan Records would make a good fire chief. He is a true firefighter with over 30 years fireground experience and comes from a family with 4 generations of service to the SFD.
so just where did the 3 old ambulances go ?????
To be affective you must be respected by your employees to get superior performance from them. I've heard a few department members call Bryan, "Chief." That tells me he already is well respected.
Why did Hoppes have to go see the boat? Was the boat getting lonely?
Right or worng, Simpsons departure is the latest in a long and growing list.
The City has become a place where croneyism and bickering dictate who stays or goes.
Taxpayers are getting screwed!
Umm... Tim... news flash, that's his title, of course they are going to call him that. The fact that not all refer to him with his title, tells you even more. It's easy to stand completely outside this organization, and throw rocks. How many of us have actively participated in this fire department? (Bitching and complaining does not count as active participation, or Albero would already be the chief)
Now that Hoppes has another chance to prove himself as chief, hopefully he will not let Dru & Bunky run around and do whatever they want and intimidate other employees.
He needs to keep those two under control, like they have been made to do since Hoppes lost that position before.
One good thing is, that the bad apple female paramedic left.
Hoppes, please do things right this time.....
to all you anonnymous COWARDS. sign your name be a man. I will, Richard Tull. SFD is a great dept except for a bunch of so called fire fighters and wantabes, and yes i mean in the career division and volunteers. you all hide behind a screen name and poke at people but arent man enough to post your name, what a joke. you come to scenes and play firemen, what a joke. you walk up to a fellow brother or sister and ask about their families and wish them a merry christmas and then walk away and degrade them, what a slap in the face. alot of people need to get out of the fire service because they cant be trusted and will eventually get someone hurt or killed.and some just sit around and not do anything but critisize the ones that are out trying to save a non breathing child, cutting a teenager out of a care that was hit by and aggressive driver, telling an elderly wife her husband has passed, being cursed at and pushed or spit at,being on a scene where a crowd becomes hostile and no police are there and then you bash our officers because you get held accountable. i know nothing is perfect , but grow up and be a man, and as for my brother, i will defend him no matter what, he is level headed and listens. say to his face what you saw on these bloggs. i bet you cant. i dont care what you think of me for posting but thats life, i am willing to talk to anyone if you want.
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