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Prince George fire chief announces retirement

Jan 9, 2025 | 2:41 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George Fire Rescue Chief Cliff Warner has announced he will be retiring on May 30, 2025.

It will cap a 30-year career, including the past three years as fire chief.

A City news release notes that Warner’s leadership “has been instrumental in navigating the department through pivotal challenges and achievements, including the transition to Fire Hall #1 on Massey Drive, the city’s wildfire evacuations in 2017 and 2018, and operational adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Warner says he feels “blessed to have been a part of this team,” adding “I’ve worked with many great people over the years, learned a lot, and hope I’ve been able to share some of my knowledge in return.”

He says he looks forward to spending more time with his family, including his three grandchildren.

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Warner says a few memories that stand out include the North Central Plywood fire in 2008 as well as the wildfire events of 2017 and the complex social challenges faced by frontline workers in recent years.

“We are deeply thankful for Chief Warner’s decades of service,” says Mayor Simon Yu. “As Mayor, and on behalf of the citizens of Prince George, we appreciate his tireless work under challenging circumstances, particularly in recent years. He has the earned the utmost respect from all of us.”

The City says it will soon begin the process of selecting a new fire chief.