Charles Hood Archives - San Antonio Report

As San Antonio searches for a new fire chief, desire for a culture shift emerges

by Iris Dimmick January 18, 2024January 20, 2024

It’s a hiring process that San Antonio hasn’t had to implement since fire Chief Charles Hood was selected about 17 years ago.

San Antonio Fire Chief Hood retires after investigation into ‘inappropriate and offensive’ comments

by Raquel Torres January 3, 2024January 4, 2024

Emergency responders prepare to climb stairs at Heroes Stadium to reach 110 floors - the number of floors inside of the World Trade Center.

San Antonio City Council approves nearly $10M contract for Motorola fire radios

by Iris Dimmick May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Fire Chief Charles Hood speaks at a press conference with other city and health officials providing updates about COVID-19 in the community Friday.

Frustrated local officials reiterate pleas for COVID vaccinations as hospitalizations rise

by Jackie Wang July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

Police Chief William McManus speaks during a press conference announcing the collaboration with the San Antonio Police Officers Association along with the denouncement of the organization 'Fix SAPD'.

One more reason City must stand firm on police contract

by Rick Casey May 18, 2021May 17, 2021

On Columbia disaster anniversary, SAFD Chief Charles Hood recalls key role in search and recovery effort

by Lindsey Carnett February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

An ambulance drives South on Saint Mary's Street through downtown San Antonio.

San Antonio Fire Department to implement videoconferencing for EMS calls

by Jackie Wang December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

Investigation finds SAFD chief broke several rules by posing with nude woman

by Iris Dimmick December 1, 2020December 2, 2020

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s Week in Photos, June 15-21

by Bonnie Arbittier June 22, 2020June 21, 2020

Charles Hood Named Fire ‘Chief of the Year,’ Uses Platform to Advocate for Racial Justice

by Iris Dimmick June 16, 2020June 17, 2020