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After 37 years as a firefighter, including 22 years as a fire chief, John O’Hayre is retiring.
The last day for Chief O’Hayre, who heads the North Metro Fire Rescue District, will be June 26, the fire district announced.
O’Hayre began his career as a volunteer firefighter in 1972, back when North Metro had just one on-duty firefighter at each of its stations.
Now the district covers about 63 square miles and serves a population of about 103,000 in three counties and two cities.
In 1996, O’Hayre received the Governor’s 3rd Annual Colorado Fire Service Leadership Award. He is a past president of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association.
