West Midlands fire chief took own life after harassment and media spotlight caused 'extreme stress' The tragic death of chief fire officer Wayne Brown followed inquiry into his qualifications (Image: Birmingham Mail ) The fire chief of West Midlands Fire Service took his own life in the midst of an investigation into his qualifications and after years of 'harassment', an inquest has ruled. Wayne Brown committed suicide, aged 54, while facing intense scrutiny, including multiple media inquiries. ? His distraught family said they believed the actions of those putting him under constant scrutiny had pushed him to the edge and...