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Boise Fire chief placed on administrative leave

Chief Dennis Doan was placed on leave Monday.
Credit: Boise Fire
Dennis Doan

BOISE, Idaho — Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan was placed on administrative leave Monday, the department confirmed to KTVB.

Boise Fire spokeswoman Char Jackson declined to say why Doan was placed on leave, saying only that it was a "personnel matter." 

Doan has been with the department since 1991, and has served as chief for 12 years. It's unclear who is acting as interim chief in his absence. 

KTVB has reached out to Doan for comment. Check back for updates. 

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