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Volunteer fire chief Jon Logan to retire after 30 years

Jon Logan, chief of the Gunter Volunteer Fire Department, announced his retirement after three decades of service, citing an inability to continue effectively serving the department due to time constraints.

Coralie Stroud

September 16, 20261 min read

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Jon Logan, the chief of the Gunter Volunteer Fire Department, has announced plans to retire following 30 years with the organization.

In a written statement released regarding the decision, Logan explained that his personal schedule no longer allows him to dedicate sufficient time to the role. He stated that as a volunteer, he has found himself unable to effectively serve the men and women within the department moving forward.

Logan reflected on his tenure with the department, noting that his time spent there would remain among his fondest memories. The announcement marks the end of a long period of service for the local fire chief.

Details regarding the timeline for his departure or the process for selecting a successor were not provided in the initial announcement.

Source: KTEN.

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Coralie Stroud

Coralie Stroud writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Gunter.

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