As I start getting acclimated to my own recent retirement, I can only offer confirmation of the things you already know:
1.) You will miss most of the people, a few of the things, and none of the 3 AM alarms.
2.) It won't take long for you to become so busy, you'll wonder how you ever found time to work.
3.) While everyone had advice for you, you are the only one who knew when it was time to go. I applaud your decision to stay in the line . . . Some of the happiest days of my 40-year career were the eight years I spent as the driver of one of our busiest Engine Companies, and the nine years as a Truck Company Captain at one of our busiest trucks. While both the District Chief's and Deputy Chief's positions had their own rewards, I always remembered the advice I got from a respected Chief Officer early in my career: "Never forget who puts the fires out".
Enjoy your retirement, your family and the holiday season. Well done.
1.) You will miss most of the people, a few of the things, and none of the 3 AM alarms.
2.) It won't take long for you to become so busy, you'll wonder how you ever found time to work.
3.) While everyone had advice for you, you are the only one who knew when it was time to go. I applaud your decision to stay in the line . . . Some of the happiest days of my 40-year career were the eight years I spent as the driver of one of our busiest Engine Companies, and the nine years as a Truck Company Captain at one of our busiest trucks. While both the District Chief's and Deputy Chief's positions had their own rewards, I always remembered the advice I got from a respected Chief Officer early in my career: "Never forget who puts the fires out".
Enjoy your retirement, your family and the holiday season. Well done.
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