Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston has shared he will be retiring, effective 24 October. Marking the end of a 23-year run in the post.
In a statement, Eggleston shared: “My time with Albemarle County Fire Rescue has been the most rewarding chapter of my career.
“The progress we have made together has been possible because of the dedication of our volunteers and staff. I am proud of the system we’ve built and confident it will continue to thrive.”
Eggleston, who has worked more than 40 years in the profession, oversaw the hiring of over 200 career firefighters and the construction of four new firehouses.
County Executive Jeff Richardson said in a statement: “Chief Eggleston has been a transformational leader for Albemarle County.
“His ability to strengthen Albemarle’s Fire Rescue system through partnerships and collaboration with volunteer companies, while also elevating the voice of the fire service on the national and international stage, is remarkable.
“He has built a modern, unified department that will continue to benefit our community long after his retirement.”
Albemarle County will begin the recruitment process for a successor.
In addition to his duties in Albemarle County, Eggleston served as International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) President and Chairman of the Board, where he represented fire service leaders before Congress, advised on public safety policy and built partnerships with international fire organizations.
His career also included service during pivotal moments, such as Hurricane Floyd, post-September 11 operations in New York City and the August 2017’s Unite the Right rally.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston has shared he will be retiring, effective 24 October. Marking the end of a 23-year run in the post.
