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North Metro fire leaders honored as chiefs retire, promotions and interim postings announced
Summary
The Northglenn City Council and local fire partners recognized retiring North Metro leaders July 14; City proclamation honored Fire Chief David A. Ramos for more than 40 years of service, and the council and city manager discussed other retirements, promotions and interim appointments in the region's fire leadership.
Northglenn and regional leaders formally recognized multiple North Metro Fire District retirements and leadership changes July 14, and city staff announced interim appointments and upcoming introductions related to the department’s leadership.
Mayor Meredith Leidy read a proclamation honoring Fire Chief David A. Ramos for more than 40 years of public service, citing his role in securing the district’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International accreditation and leading infrastructure projects including remodeling of Fire Station 62 and rebuilding Station 63. "On behalf of the Northglenn City Council, I do hereby proclaim our sincere gratitude and appreciation for Fire Chief David A. Ramos and wish him all the best in his retirement," Leidy read.
The council heard additional recognition and remarks from North Metro Fire Rescue representatives who noted that Chief Dave Anderson was retiring and that his formal "walk off" event was scheduled for the following morning at Station 61. A North Metro representative also told council that Rich Kondo, a Northglenn council member, had been unanimously elected president of the North Metro Fire Rescue Board.
City Manager Geier used the meeting to announce an interim personnel action within the Northglenn police and fire leadership structure: with Deputy Chief Randy Darling’s departure, Commander Peter Rice has been promoted to serve in an acting deputy chief role while the department’s external posting for the permanent vacancy proceeds. Council member Condo also noted internal promotions in North Metro’s ranks; Battalion Chief Matt O’Leary was identified in the meeting as stepping into an operations chief role.
Council members and colleagues praised the retirees and promoted leaders for long service and commitment to the community. Chief Ramos told the council he plans to spend time with family and travel after retirement. Several council members and fire colleagues emphasized regional collaboration, North Metro’s role in mutual aid deployments, and the human side of firefighting, including investments in mental-health supports for first responders that were described in the proclamation.
Council members also noted that Colorado Task Force 1 had been activated for recovery operations in Texas following a recent incident; North Metro contributed personnel to that response and the council offered thoughts for those teams operating out of state.
The council scheduled an introduction of an incoming fire chief, Mark Dougherty, for Aug. 25, per the city manager’s tentative future-agenda calendar.
