Chicago Ridge honors retiring Fire Chief Robert Smart and swears in Fire Chief Paul Chocola

Aug 18, 2026

Retired Fire Chief Robert (Bob) Smart received a retirement gift and proclamation; Paul Chocola was sworn in as Fire Chief at the Aug. 18 meeting.

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The Village of Chicago Ridge publicly recognized the retirement of Fire Chief Robert (Bob) Smart and presented him with a retirement gift and proclamation at the Aug. 18, 2026 board meeting.

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