Brookings Fire Chief Sharp retires

Well my friends. It is time for this Fire Chief to move on into the next phase of my life. I had planned to retire in January of 2013 and move up to Alaska to be near my daughter and grandchildren. Of course I would find something to do with myself and stay out of trouble. Well, this past weekend I received a call from a friend offering me a job. The end result is that they need me to be there in Anchorage Alaska to start work Sept 15. So I will retire from my career as Fire Chief with Brookings Fire/Rescue these 20 years and pass the torch on to my Asst Chief on Sept 5th. I will leave Brookings to drive up to Alaska on Sept 8th. I believe it will take me about 4 days to drive my truck pulling my trailer to Anchorage. I dont know after that how much time or ability I will have to contribute to this great family of friends. I dont know about my access to the internet but I hope that I will still have the opportunity to still come on here and contribute and add my 10 dollars (2 cents dosnt cover it anymore). I have really enjoyed the interaction and friendships Ive developed here. By next summer I'll have my wife moved up there with me and be settled in the Southwest area of Alaska. If you want to come visit me and take a vacation. Just come on up. Ide be happy to see you. So, after Sept we will see what my life brings me and my ability to be here. Thank you one and all for your support and friendship. KEEP UP THE FIGHT AND STAY SAFEISH!!!!

Chief Bill Sharp

Fireyladd

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on September 17, 2013 at 9:52am

Hope all is going well for you, Chief.

Enjoy Alaska and stay warm!

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on September 19, 2013 at 5:47pm

Ive already had Brown Bears, Moose an a Bobcat in my back yard. Forget the Zoo, Ive got them visiting me here in my house.

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Permalink Reply by Russ on September 24, 2013 at 1:24pm

Though your comments to me were sometimes not what I wanted to hear, they were right. I wish you well in your next adventure and i'm sure they have computers in the frozen north so try to stay in contact with us. your insight is welcome, respected and expected

god speed and good luck