Dallas fire chief says ex-firefighter's $127,000 payment was isolated
- Posted on April 18, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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In brief
A Dallas fire department investigation reveals that a former firefighter received approximately $127,000 in unauthorized compensation for nearly two years following his departure from the force. According to an official city memo, fire department leadership characterizes this financial discrepancy as an isolated administrative error rather than a systemic issue. The incident has prompted scrutiny into municipal payroll oversight and internal controls within the Dallas Fire Department.
Dallas fire chief says ex-firefighter's $127,000 payment was isolated
The former Dallas firefighter accused of getting paid for nearly two years after leaving the job was part of an isolated incident, according to a city memo posted Friday.
