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Columbus firefighter retires after nearly three decades

Columbus, IN, USA / QMIX 107.3
Columbus firefighter retires after nearly three decades

Courtesy-Columbus Fire Department



COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced the retirement of Battalion Chief Jeff Cain, a 28-year CFD veteran. He joined the department in 1994.

During his career, Battalion Chief Cain rose through the ranks; earning officer promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before being promoted to Battalion Chief in 2019. During his career, Cain obtained certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Vehicle and Machinery Extrication Technician, and Fire Officer I.

Battalion Chief Cain retires from his current assignment at fire station #1 as the highest-ranking officer of Battalion C. His official retirement date was Friday, January 6.

CFD officials expressed their gratitude to Cain for his service to the department and community.