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Drexel Heights fire chief reports two resignations, two planned retirements
Summary
At the Aug. 22 meeting Chief Douglas Chappell told the board two firefighters resigned (Anthony Duarte effective immediately; Nathan Hoyle effective Sept. 27, 2025) and two other members plan to retire in December; he also summarized recent rescue responses.
Douglas Chappell, District Administrator and Fire Chief, told the Drexel Heights Fire District Board at its Aug. 22 meeting that the district has experienced two recent resignations and anticipates two retirements.
"There were two firefighter resignations this week. Firefighter Anthony Duarte resigned effective today and Firefighter Nathan Hoyle resigned effective September 27, 2025," Chief Chappell said, and he added that Firefighter John McGinn and Captain Mike Dellerman plan to retire in December. The chief submitted a written report, which was made part of the meeting minutes and summarized recent district responses, including a palm tree rescue in the Golder Ranch district, a trench rescue in Midvale, and a trash fire in Star Valley.
The departures and impending retirements reduce the district's staffing bench and may affect scheduling and training; Chief Chappell did not provide a replacement timeline or recruitment details during the meeting. Board members did not take separate action on personnel at this session; the remarks were part of the chief's routine report to the board.
The board adjourned at 9:10 a.m.; Chief Chappell also noted four forthcoming agreements with the Tohono O'odham Nation that will appear on future agendas.
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