SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Fire Chief Edward Canny announced he will retire next month.
Springfield Fire Chief Ed Canny [left] and Captain Curt Moffitt.
Canny has served as fire chief for the last two years.
Chief Canny said, "My time with the department is something I will always treasure. Being able to serve the citizens of Springfield has always been my passion. I am stepping away now to focus more on my family. There are some private family health matters that need more of my attention at this point in my life. I am fortunate that I can choose to retire at this time and ensure neither my family nor my responsibilities as Chief would be affected."
"I would like to thank Mayor Buscher for placing her trust in me over the last 2 years to lead the men and women of the Springfield Fire Department."
Chief Canny will retire after almost 28 years of service to the Springfield Fire Department.
His last day will be May 16, 2025.
"I am confident that the department will be left in the hands of good leadership and will continue to move the Springfield Fire Department in the right direction," Canny said.
“Chief Canny has dedicated nearly three decades of his life to the people of Springfield,” said Mayor Misty Buscher. “He has led with courage, compassion, and duty. From his first day as a cadet to his final days as Chief, his love for this city and his firefighters has never changed. We fully support his transition to retirement to tend to personal priorities that require his focus at this time. While he will be deeply missed, we know he is leaving the department in good hands and on a path of continued progress. It has truly been an honor to serve alongside Chief Canny.”
The City will share additional information about the department’s leadership transition in the coming weeks.
This isn't the only major retirement happening in Springfield. Earlier in the month, the city and Springfield Police Department announced that Chief Ken Scarlette announced his plans to retire from SPD this June.
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