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Carmel honors Fire Chief David Hautbush after 34 years of service
Carmel City Council · February 3, 2026
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Council members and city leaders honored David Hautbush for 34 years with the Carmel Fire Department, including 10 years as chief, praising his focus on firefighter health, accreditation and leadership during COVID-19.
The Carmel City Council paid tribute on Feb. 2 to David Hautbush, who retired after 34 years with the Carmel Fire Department, including a decade as fire chief.
Joel Thacker, who introduced the recognition, praised Hautbush’s humility and commitment to firefighter welfare and training. "No one knows the responsibility of those…
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