Glendale Fire Department honors Assistant Chief Ken Barnes and Deputy Chief Jeffrey McMenamy on retirement

The Glendale Fire Department recently held a ceremony honoring Assistant Chief Ken Barnes for 35 years of service and announced that Deputy Chief Jeffrey McMenamy is retiring after a long career, a city spokesperson said.

City remarks credited Barnes with leadership and mentorship that shaped generations of Glendale firefighters. The transcript described McMenamy’s retirement as leaving “a lasting impact on the department and our community.” The city did not provide dates for the retirements or any succession plans.

The announcement concluded with congratulations to both officials for their service; no personnel actions or interim assignments were discussed in the transcript.