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East Liverpool, OH – After 35 years of dedicated service, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Croxall of the East Liverpool Fire Department has decided to retire, marking the end of an era and the beginning of staffing changes within the department.
Croxall, who opted for a humble departure akin to how he began his career, leaves behind a legacy of fearlessness and leadership. His retirement concludes a distinguished career that began on May 9, 1990, and exactly 35 years later, he will officially retire on May 9, 2025. Known for his calm demeanor during emergencies, Croxall received praise from Fire Chief Antony Cumo, who expressed a desire to celebrate Croxall’s contributions, though the retiring assistant chief preferred a low-key exit.
With Croxall’s retirement, Lt. Aaron Jones is slated to be promoted to the position of assistant chief. This promotion will in turn leave a vacancy for the lieutenant's role, for which the city’s civil service commission plans to conduct an exam this summer. As a result, two entry-level firefighter positions are expected to open, though it remains undecided if the department will conduct a lateral transfer and hire one new firefighter or recruit two.
As the department prepares for these transitions, the legacy of Eric Croxall's leadership and dedication will be long remembered by the team he served alongside and the community he protected.
For more information, read the original article at: [Morning Journal News](Source).
East Liverpool Fire Department Undergoes Staffing Changes Following Assistant Chief's Retirement
East Liverpool, OH – After 35 years of dedicated service, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Croxall of the East Liverpool Fire Department has decided to retire, marking the end of an era and the beginning of staffing changes within the department.
Croxall, who opted for a humble departure akin to how he began his career, leaves behind a legacy of fearlessness and leadership. His retirement concludes a distinguished career that began on May 9, 1990, and exactly 35 years later, he will officially retire on May 9, 2025. Known for his calm demeanor during emergencies, Croxall received praise from Fire Chief Antony Cumo, who expressed a desire to celebrate Croxall’s contributions, though the retiring assistant chief preferred a low-key exit.
With Croxall’s retirement, Lt. Aaron Jones is slated to be promoted to the position of assistant chief. This promotion will in turn leave a vacancy for the lieutenant's role, for which the city’s civil service commission plans to conduct an exam this summer. As a result, two entry-level firefighter positions are expected to open, though it remains undecided if the department will conduct a lateral transfer and hire one new firefighter or recruit two.
As the department prepares for these transitions, the legacy of Eric Croxall's leadership and dedication will be long remembered by the team he served alongside and the community he protected.
For more information, read the original article at: [Morning Journal News](Source).