CLEVELAND — Cleveland Fire Chief Angelo Calvillo officially announced his retirement during an event Thursday morning in which he revealed his last day in office will be Friday, May 13.
Chief Calvillo confirmed the date during a speech at the Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center on Carnegie Avenue.
"For me, it's the best job ever," Chief Calvillo said in a recent exclusive interview with 3News’ Lydia Esparra. "I am so proud and so honored that I was able to lead this division for almost seven years."
When asked if he has any regrets, he replied with tears in his eyes.
"I regret that I didn't have more time.”
He was first appointed as Interim Chief back in October of 2015, which became permanent the next year.
“Chief Calvillo has worked in multiple disciplines of the fire service including Fire Prevention, Hazardous Material response, Director of Training and Fire Suppression,” according to the city of Cleveland’s site. “Chief Calvillo was also involved with the Cuyahoga County Regional Hazardous Material Team and the Joint Hazard Assessment Team. Chief Calvillo has been a functioning paramedic since 1996 and started the first paramedic pumper.”
In his role, the city also notes that Chief Calvillo oversees more than 750 employees from 27 different fire stations.
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