Chief
Otto Drozd Itt
Administration
Michael Johansmeyer,
Deputy Chief
COperations/Special Operations
Matt Kinley, Deputy Chief
EMS Operations
Sam Thurmond, Assistant
Chief
Professional Standards/
Training
John Thibert, Assistant Chief
Support/Logistics
Becky Ward, Assistant Chief
Planning
Don Harkins, Assistant Chief
Fire Prevention
‘Christina Diaz, Fire Marshal
A Shift Commander
Ben DeCuir, Assistant Chief
B Shift Commander
Ron Blake, Assistant Chief
Shift Commander
Bradley Hawver, Assistant
Chief
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SANFORD FL 32773,
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SEMINOLE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
SEMINOLE COUNTY
November 14, 2021
Joseph R. Abel
Interim County Manager
Seminole County
1101 € First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Dear Joe,
| am writing to inform you that | will be resigning from my position as Fire Chief of
the Seminole County Fire Department. My last day will be December 10, 2021.
Although working along side everyone within Seminole County has been
personally and professionally gratifying, | have been offered an opportunity to
take my career in a new direction. This opportunity will allow me to contribute to
the advancement of fire and emergency services well into the future.
Please accept my deepest gratitude for all you, our colleagues, co-workers, and
Board of County Com: sion members have done during my tenure with
Seminole County. | will always consider the work accomplished alongside the men
and women of the Seminole County Fire Department as one of the highlights of
my career. | want you to know how much I've enjoyed working together and | will
always consider you as a friend and mentor.
If there is anything that | can do to assure a smooth transfer of command, | am
happy to assist in any way possible. Additionally, if can ever be a resource to you
or the organization, in any capacity | will always make myself available.
Singer
Otto bgozthll
Fire Chief
Seminole County Fire Department