Odessa Fire Rescue hosted a formal retirement ceremony for Fire Chief John Alvarez on Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to Odessa Fire Rescue department.
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Community members gather on Friday afternoon during the formal retirement ceremony of Fire Chief John Alvarez at Central Fire Station, 1100 W. Second St. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to the Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Fire Chief John Alvarez (right) and his spouse Michelle listen attentively during his formal retirement ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Assistant Fire Chief Saul Ortega is the master of ceremonies during the retirement announcement of Fire Chief John Alvarez on Friday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2023, at Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to the Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Fire Chief John Alvarez (right) and his spouse Michelle (left) share a laugh while watching a video during his formal retirement ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Assistant Fire Chief Saul Ortega is the master of ceremonies during the retirement announcement of Fire Chief John Alvarez on Friday afternoon at Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to the Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Fire Chief John Alvarez accepts an award during his formal retirement ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates 30 years of service to Odessa Fire Rescue department. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
