Days after Richland Fire Chief Brandon Weems disappeared before a meeting, only to be found a day later, city officials have released few details about his employment status or whether he is on leave as he recovers from the incident.
City officials on Friday directed a reporter to human resources department officials, who said the information was only available through an Open Records request.
Richland Police spokesperson Allison Clark said she didn t have any updates about Weems as of Friday afternoon.
The search for Weems began Tuesday morning after he missed a meeting. Crews searched extensively around Weems home using drones, ATVs and going on horseback.
Richland Fire Chief Brandon Weems is in fair condition after he had been missing for more than a day.Weems was found Wednesday evening after a search involving multiple law enforcement and fire agencies. Prior to that, Weems was last heard from about 10 a.m. Tuesday, Richland Police Chief Russel James said. Witnesses said Weems was found in the attic of his home near Florence. This was made possible thanks to the response of local and state first responders as well as community support, said officials with the Rankin Sheriff s Office. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank all of the agencies and individuals that contributed to the safe return of Chief Weems. During a news briefing Thursday, James thanked the community for their support. The last couple of days have been very trying, James said. (It was an) outstanding job by our local law enforcement and fire protection. James said Weems is in fair condition but did not release any additional details about hi