Longest serving Chicago fire fighter retires

[grumpy grizzly]

Chicago's longest serving fire fighter Battalion Chief Jimmy O'Donnell will retire June 14 after 41 years on the job. His retirement is mandatory after reaching his 63rd birthday. After 9-11 Chief O'Donnell led a group of Chicago fire fighters to assist the members of FDNY in those dark days.

 

[nfd2004]

I wish Chief O'Donnell a very HAPPY and HEALTHY "well deserved" Retirement.

Thank You Chief for your dedicated years of service to the City of Chicago.

 

[68jk09]

Best of luck ....enjoy a long Retirement BROTHER.

 

[68jk09]

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[fdny747]

Congrats Chief

 

[mack]

Good luck Chief.

Longest-Serving Chicago Firefighter to Retire after 41 Years

Starting with the Chicago Fire Department in 1979, Battalion Chief Jimmy O'Donnell has responded to countless emergencies over the decades, including helping in New York City ...

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[manhattan]

God Bless, Chief O'Donnell and best wishes for many years of healthy and happy retirement. I hope your years of experience will continue to be passed on to future generations of those who serve.

 

[CFDMarshal]

He lost an eye and could have gone out on Disability but he loved the job!