Saying Goodbye to Glenview Battalion Chief

In Glenview, nothing is more important than community.

Glenview Fire Department Battalion Chief Spencer Kimura has honored that sentiment with 31 years of committment to the Village. He will retire Jan. 29.

Kimura has worked as an integral part of the Fire Department, serving Glenview residents tirelessly. In addition to his work for the Village, Kimura serves at the State level as Co-Chair for MABAS-IL (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System-Illinois) on the Water Operations Committee and also instructs at the (NIPSTA) in Glenview.

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"I find life in the fire service so ironic," Kimura shared in his retirement letter. "It seemed like it took forever before I was vested with seven years on the job; then it seemed like an eternity waiting for 20 years on the job; and then, at the speed of light, people are asking me, when are you leaving – you have more than 31 years on the job... I have been truly blessed to have worked with each of you who really make this organization such a great place."

Have you worked with Chief Kimura? Do you know him as a dedicated part of Glenview's Fire Department? Share your memories and well wishes in the comments below or sound off on Facebook!