{"id":13030,"date":"2025-12-05T14:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T19:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/?p=13030"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:21:56","slug":"mfd-chief-woodward-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/es\/noticias\/mfd-chief-woodward-to-retire\/","title":{"rendered":"MFD Chief Woodward to Retire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13031 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MFD-Chief-Woodward-Photo-class-b12.5.25.png 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Mishawaka Fire Department announces that Fire Chief Bryon Woodward has shared his intent to retire at the conclusion of his distinguished 30-year\u00a0career of service. Chief Woodward has led our department with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the safety of the residents of Mishawaka for the past 10 of those years.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Woodward\u2019s last day in the office will be February 13th, as he prepares to transition into retirement. Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in advancing our mission, supporting our firefighters, and ensuring the continued growth and readiness of the department. His leadership has helped shape the strong foundation we stand on today.<\/p>\n<p>We are grateful for the dedication, vision, and steady guidance he has provided. As we begin the transition process, please join us in thanking Chief Woodward for his service and wishing him the very best in this next chapter.<\/p>\n<p>More information will be shared as we move forward, but today we simply say \u2014 thank you, Chief.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mishawaka Fire Department announces that Fire Chief Bryon Woodward has shared his intent to retire at the conclusion of his distinguished 30-year\u00a0career of service. 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