When he took his post as Detroit Fire Commissioner, Chuck Simms promised to reach out and visit every firehouse in the city.

Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Chuck Simms as Detroit’s interim fire commissioner.

DETROIT – There have been two separate drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters recently. READ: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemSources said that that firefighter and his crew were at a retirement and promotions party at Engine House 50 when the call came in. He was taken into custody for suspicion of drunk driving. READ: Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crashFirefighter accused of driving, crashing fire engine while drunkA woman’s car was struck by a Detroit fire engine on Feb. 21. Detroit fire captain arrested after crashing department vehicleA Detroit fire chief’s SUV was found dangling above the Lodge Freeway at Milwaukee and Baltimore early Monday morning.