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Glendale Assistant Fire Chief Retires After 33 Years Of Service

After serving 33 years in public service with the Glendale Fire Department, Assistant Chief Dave Villalovos called it a “career” by celebrating his retirement on June 19, 2008. Villalovos, who was one of the state’s first paramedics and hazardous materials technicians, was honored by Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick, along with many past and present Glendale Firefighters, family and friends at the City of Glendale Public Safety building located in downtown Glendale.

“Chief Villa” took the opportunity to thank his family and friends as he and many of his guest reminisced about several calls and experiences that took place over the course of three decades. Though many of the stories shared were different they all underscored his professionalism, his knowledge, and his ability to lead by example.

The Glendale Fire Department congratulates you, Chief Villalovos, on your retirement, and thanks you for your professionalism, leadership, and most of all, your friendship