Langford retires as Howardwick Fire Chief

City of Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Susie Langford retired from her position recently.

Langford stepped into the role of chief during a difficult time for the department. She was reluctant to take the leadership role but did accept to the request of the Mayor, Council, and fellow Fire Fighters and committed herself to making the department something to be proud of.

During her time with the department, Chief Langford secured funding for an addition to the station adding much needed space and a bathroom, new bunker gear, new wild land gear, brought all trucks back to working conditions, installed indoor fill station for trucks, dedicated and purchased sign for McMorries Memorial Park, implemented a Junior Fire Fighter program and countless other things.

City officials say the transition for the new Fire Chief and team will be seamless thanks to what Langford has built and her endless commitment to training. They also say she may have tiny feet, but those will be the biggest shoes to fill as she has set the standard for all future leaders of this department.