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Crescent City council appoints retired Chief Bill Gillespie as interim fire chief
Summary
The Crescent City Council unanimously approved two resolutions to hire retired Chief Bill Gillespie as interim fire chief and to amend FY2025-26 position control; Chief Carey will leave Dec. 26 and Gillespie starts Dec. 29. Council named an ad hoc member to help with recruitment.
The Crescent City Council voted unanimously to appoint retired Chief Bill Gillespie to the retired‑annuitant position of interim fire chief and to approve a companion position‑control amendment. The votes implemented two resolutions the council adopted on the same motion.
City Manager said the move follows Chief Carey’s resignation and characterized it as a transitional step to maintain continuity while the city and fire district recruit a permanent chief. “The department went from a class 4 ISO rating to a class 2,” the manager…
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