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Former Fire Chief retires from Burleson

by | Jan 7, 2016 | Life & Style

Chief Gary Wisdom, center, celebrates his retirement from Burleson Fire Department along with his son, left, Brad Wisdom who is a firefighter/paramedic with the Grapevine Fire Department and his dad, Allen Wisdom, right, who retired as a captain after 30 years with the Garland Fire Department.

Chief Gary Wisdom, center, celebrates his retirement from Burleson Fire Department along with his son, left, Brad Wisdom who is a firefighter/paramedic with the Grapevine Fire Department and his dad, Allen Wisdom, right, who retired as a captain after 30 years with the Garland Fire Department.

Former Farmersville Fire Chief Gary Wisdom recently announced his retirement from the fire service.

He served as Burleson Fire Department’s first full-time paid fire chief for more than 17 years and had a retirement reception Dec. 17.

He recognized past city managers and councils, the support of his family, and his gratitude for the work of his firefighters.

From Staff Reports • [email protected]

For the complete story see the Jan. 7 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here to see the e-Edition.

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