Crime & Safety
Englewood Fire Chief Gerald Marion Retiring Feb. 1
BREAKING: Marion has been an Englewood firefighter for 27 years.
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Fire Chief Gerald Marion will retire Feb. 1.
Marion has been with the fire department for 27 years. He started out as a firefighter and moved up the ranks.
"His dedication and knowledge will be missed," City Manager Timothy Dacey said in a statement issued Thursday morning. "He will be most remembered for working with the different city departments to get the construction completed on the new Jack Drakeford Fire House."
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The firehouse was completed in April 2016.
Deputy Chief Erik Emersen will lead the department until a new chief is chosen, Dacey said.
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Marion will be honored for his service at the Feb. 10 mayor and council meeting.
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