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Burns was cited for mismanagement of the department's budget, with 90% of the allocated funds spent midway through the fiscal year due to overtime pay for battalion chiefs.

A letter from County Manager Ben Taylor to Burns outlined concerns about the fire chief's failure to inform management of increased costs and questioned the practice of battalion chiefs approving their own overtime.

Former Bryan County Fire Chief Matthew Burns, who was hired just eight months ago, is no longer in his role.

Burns’ personnel file was obtained by the Savannah Morning News through an open records request but it does not provide the reason for his separation. The document shows his last day was Aug. 6 and that he was separated during the probationary period.

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