Greensboro fire chief to retire after 44 years
GREENSBORO — Fire Chief Johnny Teeters announced his retirement this morning after 44 years with the department.
Teeters has served as fire chief since 1999. He joined the Greensboro Fire Department as a firefighter in 1964. Since then, he was promoted through the ranks as a captain, battalion chief, assistant chief and deputy chief.
His retirement will be effective Dec. 15.
"My decision to retire was one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make," Teeters said in a release sent out today by the city. "I've had a great career and have gotten to work with some of the greatest people in the world — the men and woman of the Greensboro Fire Department. I can honestly say that I enjoyed coming to work every day of my 44-year career."
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Photo Caption: Johnny Teeters
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