Confirmation of Terrance D. Holmes as Fire Training Division Chief

Original title: RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Terrance D. Holmes as Chief of the Fire Training Division of the Fire & Rescue Dept of the City, Pursuant to Sec 31.402 (Division Chief), Pt 4 (Fire Training Division), Ch 31 (Fire & Rescue Department), Ord Code (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson,White, Amaro, Boylan, Salem, Freeman, Pittman, Carrico, Howland, Peluso,Miller, Lahnen, Arias,Gaffney, Jr., J. Carlucci, Gay,Diamond, Clark-Murray & Carlucci) 9/23/25 CO Introduced: R 10/6/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/14/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/3/25 R Approve 7-0 11/12/25 CO Amend(FL)/Approve 16-0

Record date · November 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Terrance D. Holmes to serve as the Chief of the Fire Training Division for the City's Fire & Rescue Department.

Why it matters

This finalizes the leadership appointment for the division responsible for training city firefighters, ensuring the position is filled under the city's municipal code.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Terrance D. Holmes

He is the individual appointed to the position of Chief of the Fire Training Division.

Directly affected

Fire & Rescue Department

The department receives a new division chief to oversee training operations.

Key Facts

Terrance D. Holmes is confirmed as the Chief of the Fire Training Division.
The appointment is made pursuant to Section 31.402 of the City Ordinance Code.
The resolution was introduced on September 23, 2025.
The City Council approved the resolution with a 16-0 vote on November 12, 2025.

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The resolution underwent a committee approval process with a 7-0 vote on November 3, 2025.
The resolution includes an amendment (FL) adopted during the final council vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Fire Training Division Chief?

The Chief of the Fire Training Division is a leadership position within the Fire & Rescue Department responsible for the training operations of the department.

Was this appointment controversial?

The final City Council vote was unanimous (16-0) in favor of the appointment.

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