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Port Richey proclaims appreciation for Dr. Charles Boothby’s three decades of service to fire department
Summary
Mayor John R. Hoover presented a proclamation Dec. 9 honoring Dr. Charles Boothby for more than 30 years as the Port Richey Fire Department’s medical director, noting the department’s move from basic life support to full ALS during his tenure and his planned retirement on Jan. 1, 2026.
Mayor John R. Hoover presented a proclamation Dec. 9 honoring Dr. Charles Boothby for more than 30 years of service as the Port Richey Fire Department’s medical director.
The proclamation, read into the record by the mayor, credited Boothby with guiding the department’s evolution from advanced basic life support (BLS) capabilities — such as Narcan and epinephrine administration — to full advanced life support (ALS) services. The document, dated December 2025, notes Boothby began his tenure in 1993 and prepares to retire effective Jan. 1, 2026.
"We celebrate his achievements and wish him the very best in his future endeavors," Mayor Hoover said while reading the proclamation. Chief Paul Castry and other staff stood with Boothby as council members and staff thanked him for his leadership.
The ceremony also included brief remarks and photos for firefighters receiving length-of-service recognition: Captain David Wood received a 10-year pin and on-call firefighter Sean Carr received a 25-year certificate of appreciation.
No formal action beyond the proclamation was required; the council moved on to routine business afterward.
