Saskatoon’s fire chief is planning to retire after 36 years of service.
Chief Morgan Hackl doesn’t have a final day set yet but is expected to retire before March 2024.
“I have always wanted to lead an organization that would make a difference in our community,” Hackl said. “I hope that during my time here the Saskatoon Fire Department has helped build a city that is a better place to live, work, learn and play.”
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Hackl worked his way up with the Saskatoon Fire Department, starting as a firefighter and taking on other roles like captain, battalion chief and assistant chief before taking on the fire chief role in 2015.
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“Saskatoon and area are stronger communities because of Chief Hackl’s vision. He has continuously taken a non-traditional approach to public safety initiatives and has embraced out-of-the-box thinking,” said city manager Jeff Jorgenson.
“The development of the regional training facility, establishing the Overdose Outreach Team, and Saskatoon Fire Department’s whole-community approach to safety and well-being are operational examples of Chief Hackl’s leadership.”
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