CBS News Colorado: Confirmation votes for the chief of the Denver Fire Department and three other public safety officials have been delayed indefinitely in what Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration characterizes as “a typical part of the process.” CBS News Colorado has learned multiple Denver City Council members are hesitant to vote to confirm the top public safety leaders for fire, police and the public safety and sheriff department until they see the results of anonymous surveys of fire department members and other public safety employees that the Johnston administration has so far refused to release.

In October 2023, Denver firefighters were asked to complete a brief survey about their department leadership. The 7-question survey sought information on how firefighters felt about their department leadership.

The surveys were sent and compiled on city email systems and the questions surrounded department leadership, transparency, and confidence in the department’s leadership. Firefighters were assured their responses would be anonymous.

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