Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein announced this morning that he will retire after 31 years of service with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. He has served as chief for 8 of those years. Goldstein's last day will be June 30, 2023. MCFRS has been considered one of the top fire departments in the nation under his leadership.
“Chief Goldstein has given this County so much since he first started with the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department in 1987,” County Executive Marc Elrich said in a statement this morning. “We have leaned on his expertise and skills as a leader and watched the department grow under his leadership. Over the past few years, Chief Goldstein has worked with me and other County leaders to make this a smooth transition and I thank him for his service to the men and women of MCFRS and the people of this County.”
Goldstein has accepted the Fire Chief position for Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue in Kelso, Washington and will begin serving in that post July 17. “It is my honor and pleasure to be part of this great department and to have the opportunity to serve as your fire chief,” Goldstein said in a statement.
Best of luck, Chief! Thanks for all you've done for our county...
ReplyDeleteHopefully his moving on to a new job isn't due to some political shenanigans that many of us have come to accept.
Washington has no state income tax, although the estate tax is pretty hefty. Also very different demographics. Major northwest coast cities (Seattle, Portland, etc.) are pretty much past the point of no return, but maybe a small city like Kelso is still sane.
ReplyDeleteSo you understand the way MC handles the FD. They are an excellent employer with a defined benefit pension. Goldstein is smart to basically take the money and run, (called "the drop" as one of the options). Elrich and Moore have no interest in protecting the majority of citizens in Maryland or MC but bow to special interest groups that fit the narrative of the day.
ReplyDeleteFor law abiding citizens, the next several years are going to be a test of patience. Wear & Carry holders should keep watch on the next legislative session.