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Pharr deputy fire chief to retire after 37 years; police chief reports strong exam turnout
Summary
Deputy Fire Chief Carlos Arispe told the Civil Service Commission he will retire after 37 years and outlined remaining vacancies; Police Chief Juan Gonzalez reported strong participation in the Oct. 3 entry-level police exam and invited the public to a department event.
Deputy Fire Chief Carlos Arispe announced at the Pharr Civil Service Commission meeting on Oct. 28 that he will retire after 37 years of service and described vacancies and promotional outcomes within the fire department.
Arispe said promotional exams produced new battalion chief and other promotions but "unfortunately, nobody passed the deputy chief." He said there will be three vacancies available for testing or for placement on the eligibility lists. Arispe also said he recently returned to duty after seven months on medical leave and that…
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