COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced the retirement of four department members with a combined 98 years of service to the City.
Capt. Scott Bonnell, a 27-year veteran, joined CFD on May 17, 1996. He has served in numerous roles during his career with the CFD including Firefighter EMT, Master Mechanic, and Fire Investigator/ Fire Inspector. Capt. Bonnell’s official retirement date was Tuesday, January 2.
Lt. Jay Smith, also with 27 years of service, started with the Columbus Fire Department on May 17, 1996. Smith, a Paramedic Firefighter, retires from his assignment as a company officer of Fire Station #6 on Battalion A. His official retirement date is Thursday, January 4.
Capt. Joshua Allman joined CFD on April 27, 2001. As an Advanced EMT, he served as a Lieutenant before his 2021 promotion to Captain. He retires as a company officer of Fire Station #6 on Battalion B and leaves after 22 years. Capt. Allman’s official retirement date was Tuesday, January 2.
Paramedic Firefighter Michael Miles signed on with the Columbus Fire Department on June 11, 2001. He retires from his assignment as a Paramedic Firefighter at Fire Station # 6 on Battalion B. The official retirement date for Miles was Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Miles served 22 years with CFD.
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