Pocatello

Pocatello Fire Chief retires Friday

By Linda Larsen

December 30, 2021 5:05 PM

Published December 30, 2021 5:38 PM

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Pocatello's Fire chief is retiring at the end of the year. A retirement party was held for David G. Gates Thursday at city hall. His last day on the job is Friday.

He was hired as a firefighter in 1993 and worked his way up to become Pocatello’s highest-ranking firefighter in 2013.

Gates and his wife plan to continue taking motorcycle trips, visiting their young grandson, and spending time with their dogs Bozwell and Boo.

A new fire chief hasn't been determined yet. Interviews with candidates are scheduled for January.

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Linda Larsen

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