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2007 Press Release: Fire Department Honors Chief Retirement and Swearing In

For immediate release
September 4, 2007

On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 24-year Fire Department Veteran Randy Jaeger was administered the oath of Office of Fire Chief by City Clerk Donna McAllister.On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 24-year Fire Department Veteran Randy Jaeger was administered the oath of Office of Fire Chief by City Clerk Donna McAllister. Randy succeeds Chief John Heavey who retired on September 3, 2007. During his career Randy served the Department as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. (pictured left to right) Alderman Marty Moylan, 2nd Ward; Mayor Tony Arredia; newly sworn Fire Chief Randy Jaeger; and City Clerk Donna McAllister pose for a photograph in the City Council Chambers following the swearing in.

 

Retiring Des Plaines Fire Chief John Heavey cuts one of two cakes made in honor of his retirement at a Cake and Coffee Reception held at Fire Station #1 last Friday.(pictured) Retiring Des Plaines Fire Chief John Heavey cuts one of two cakes made in honor of his retirement at a Cake and Coffee Reception held at Fire Station #1 last Friday. The first cake featured a picture John Heavey early in his Fire Department career and the second featured a current picture of the outgoing chief. Heavey began his career with the Department in 1974. A party for the outgoing Chief will be held 4:00 - 10:00 pm, Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Casa Royale, 783 Lee Street. Call 847-391-5339 for details.

 

 

 

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