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Montgomery Fire Chief Mitford Jordan to retire after 40 years; city cites investments and accreditations
Summary
Mayor announced the retirement of Montgomery Fire and Rescue Chief Mitford Jordan after 40 years of service, highlighted the department's ISO 1 rating, accreditations, new equipment and recent investments including a $19 million station.
Mitford Jordan, chief of Montgomery Fire and Rescue, will retire after a 40‑year career that included 19 years as fire chief, the Mayor, Montgomery City, announced at a press conference.
The mayor said Jordan became the first Black deputy chief and soon after the first Black fire chief in the city’s roughly 200‑year history. “He is known again for his…
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