CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte Fire Deputy Chief is celebrating his first weekend of retirement.
Deputy Chief Samuel Jones started with the fire department as a recruit in 1989.
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Over the years, he held several different positions:
- Firefighter
- Captain
- Battalion Chief
- Deputy Chief in 2018
Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said Jones set a high bar of excellence for many others to follow.
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