Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill has announced his retirement after serving the community for 30 years. He first joined the fire department in 1994 and worked his way up the ladder.

Under his leadership over the past year, the department has successfully assumed responsibility for the city’s emergency medical services to improve response times. Chief Hill said, “It has been an honor to serve alongside the dedicated men and women of the Fort Worth Fire Department over the past 30 years. Together, we’ve strengthened this department and achieved meaningful progress for the community we serve. I will always be proud of what we’ve accomplished and have every confidence the department will continue to build on that success.”

Assistant City Manager William Johnson praised Chief Hill’s dedication and leadership, saying, “Chief Hill has dedicated more than 30 years to serving the residents of Fort Worth with integrity, professionalism and unwavering commitment. His leadership during the City’s transition to a fire-based EMS system has transformed emergency response and positioned the department for continued success. On behalf of the City, I want to thank Chief Hill for his extraordinary service and wish him all the best on his well-earned retirement.”

Chief Hill is set to retire at the start of next month, and the city will begin searching for his replacement in the coming weeks.

Original reporting: Burleson | FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — read the source article.