Hastings Fire Marshal Al Storlie is retiring.
Al Storlie served the City of Hastings Fire Department for more than four decades, beginning his career in 1985 as a
paid-on-call firefighter and rising through the ranks to become fire marshal in 2021. Along the way, he helped shape the city’s fire prevention efforts, serving as Hastings’ first full-time fire inspector and leading initiatives such as rental licensing inspections, fire alarm ordinance development, and safety improvements for mixed-use properties. Known for his professionalism, integrity, and calm, no-nonsense approach to enforcement, Storlie earned the trust of the community, business owners, and colleagues alike.
KDWA connected with Fire Chief John Townsend and Assistant Fire Chief Chris Paulson as they describe their years of service alongside Al Storlie.
In their opinions, Townsend and Paulson share what personal qualities helped Storlie sustain a long and successful career in the fire service.
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With Storlie retiring, Townsend and Paulson share what they will miss about having him around the firehouse.
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Assistant Chief Paulson would like the public to know this about Al Storlie as he takes on his much-deserved retirement.
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