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Fairgrove fire chief to retire; department reports more runs and recent tests
Summary
Chief Young reported the department logged 30 more runs than last year, recent ladder testing, community outreach events and that Chief Young will retire in January; council said interviews will be needed to replace the chief.
Chief Young told the Village of Fairgrove council on Dec. 2 that the fire department had about 30 more runs than the same period last year and reported recent ladder testing and other training.
The department participated in Veterans Day outreach at A-F School, conducted a November ladder test of Engine 1 and Rescue 11, and organized community events including Shop with a Hero, the Lighted Fairgrove parade, and Stuff the Fire Truck. Chief Young noted an upcoming Fire Board meeting and other association meetings.
Chief Young reported a planned retirement in January and the council said interviews will be needed to identify a successor. No further details about the retirement timeline, transition plan or interim command were recorded in the meeting transcript.
