Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones placed on administrative leave

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal review, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed on Monday.

Sources say the allegation isn't criminal in nature. The internal review stems from allegations against the chief involving his management of the fire bureau, sources say.

Assistant Chief Matt Davis will now step up as acting chief.

There is no timeline yet for how long Jones will be out on paid leave, but Pittsburgh's Office of Municipal Investigations will conduct the internal review. 

Jones has been a firefighter since the '80s and rose to become Pittsburgh's first Black chief in 2007. Previously, he spent 20 years with Aliquippa's fire department, including 12 years as chief there. 

The firefighters' union declined to comment. The mayor's office also declined to comment, saying it's a "personnel issue."