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East County Fire and Rescue fire chief announces retirement

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East County Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Ed Hartin has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2024. (Contributed photo courtesy of East County Fire & Rescue)

East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) Fire Chief Ed Hartin has advised the ECFR Board of Fire Commissioners that he intends to retire effective Dec. 31.

Hartin’s retirement will conclude a more than 50-year fire service career, with the last two years serving as ECFR’s fire chief.

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