alamogordo fire department
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Alamogordo Fire Department
The City of Alamogordo announced earlier this week the
retirement of Alamogordo Fire Chief Jim LeClair and the hiring of the new Chief, Richard Adler.
Today the Alamogordo Fire Department held a small Change of Command Ceremony at Fire Station
one. Families and City Staff were present for the event and Richard Boss, Mayor of Alamogordo,
proclaimed today “Fire Chief Jim LeClair Day.” Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Ramirez acted as the Master
of Ceremonies, City Manager Brain Cesar over saw the change of command, incoming Chief Richard
Adler was presented a ceremonial Firefighter Trumpet & Megan Freese, niece to LeClair sang “You
Are So Beautiful” an important and meaningful song to the family.
Chief Adler said, “Chief LeClair has set a great foundation for the Alamogordo Fire Department. I
look forward to building off of what he has started. I will strive to gain an ISO 2 rating and work
towards national accreditation. Best wishes for a happy retirement Jim. ”
Also included in the ceremony today was a procession down 10th Street were each firefighting shift
thanked the Chief for his guidance & leadership and wished him well in retirement. Chief LeClair
finished the procession by driving under a mist of water in a traditional *water salute. Chief LeClair’s
wife of over 37 years, Christy, gave last-call at 3:59 pm.
“Today’s events are a real testament to Chief LeClair and his unwavering service to our beautiful city
and our citizen’s. To see so many people come out and wish him luck in his next chapter says it
all. He has epitomized what leadership truly is, and has been instrumental in training our next
generation of leaders. It’s a bittersweet day for staff, because we are excited to have Chief Adler on
board but saddened to say goodbye to Chief LeClair. Thank you Chief, for your service to our city,
said Assistant City Manager, Stephanie Hernandez
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*Please note that the small about of water used for the ceremony was reclaimed/effluent water.
Pages 2 & 3 include photos of the events & the proclamation
Learn more about the City of Alamogordo, services, happenings and other information at http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us, www.alamogordonmtrue.com or @CityOfAlamogordo on Facebook
City says Farewell & Welcome to Outgoing & Incoming Fire Chiefs Today
Alamogordo, NM Friday, April 30, 2021
Public Information Office
City of Alamogordo
1376 E. 9th Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Office: 575-439-4264
Email: [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE CITY OF ALAMOGORDO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*Photographs Courtesy of Mike Mason Photography
www.mikemason.photgraphy
Individual Photos available upon request - [email protected]
