Chief Otto Drozd Itt Administration Michael Johansmeyer, Deputy Chief COperations/Special Operations Matt Kinley, Deputy Chief EMS Operations Sam Thurmond, Assistant Chief Professional Standards/ Training John Thibert, Assistant Chief Support/Logistics Becky Ward, Assistant Chief Planning Don Harkins, Assistant Chief Fire Prevention ‘Christina Diaz, Fire Marshal A Shift Commander Ben DeCuir, Assistant Chief B Shift Commander Ron Blake, Assistant Chief Shift Commander Bradley Hawver, Assistant Chief 4150 ESLINGER WAY SANFORD FL 32773, ‘TELEPHONE (407) 665-5175 FAX (407) 665-5010 WWWSEMINOLECOUNTYFL.COV SEMINOLE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SEMINOLE COUNTY November 14, 2021 Joseph R. Abel Interim County Manager Seminole County 1101 € First Street Sanford, FL 32771 Dear Joe, | am writing to inform you that | will be resigning from my position as Fire Chief of the Seminole County Fire Department. My last day will be December 10, 2021. Although working along side everyone within Seminole County has been personally and professionally gratifying, | have been offered an opportunity to take my career in a new direction. This opportunity will allow me to contribute to the advancement of fire and emergency services well into the future. Please accept my deepest gratitude for all you, our colleagues, co-workers, and Board of County Com: sion members have done during my tenure with Seminole County. | will always consider the work accomplished alongside the men and women of the Seminole County Fire Department as one of the highlights of my career. | want you to know how much I've enjoyed working together and | will always consider you as a friend and mentor. If there is anything that | can do to assure a smooth transfer of command, | am happy to assist in any way possible. Additionally, if can ever be a resource to you or the organization, in any capacity | will always make myself available. Singer Otto bgozthll Fire Chief Seminole County Fire Department