CORAL SPRINGS-PARKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
RETIREMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND DEPARTMENT NEWS In February 2021, Fire Equipment Technician John Ramos retired after 30 years of service to the department. John served his 30 years with integrity and commitment and the department was fortunate to have him. He will always be a part of our family and we wish him a long and healthy retirement. In September 2021, Captain Kevin Sullivan retired after 21 years of service. Captain Sullivan served the community out of Station 71 and was also the Lead Instructor for the Paramedic Program at the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety. Following his passion for teaching, Kevin retired to take a position as Division Chief of Training for a neighboring department. We wish him well and know he will be successful in his new role!
Retirements, while bittersweet, make room for new opportunities for other personnel. In FY2021, we promoted the following individuals:
Anthony Gonzalez > Battalion Chief, Training Division Jonathan Robbins > Captain Juan Garcia > Lieutenant Robert Thomas > Driver Engineer Hayden Buckner > Lieutenant Alexander del Castillo > Lieutenant Ryan Reinert > Captain Chris Bator > Division Chief, Safety, Health, and Wellness
Alex del Castillo and Ryan Reinert being sworn in as Lieutenant and Captain
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