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July 13, 2006

Fire Chief Father Steps Down For Son

 
What a great story, what a great dad!

Reported by the Mercury News

"..Faced with a choice of his career or his son's, Jeff Clet accepted a mid-level management position as a battalion chief.

For me, this wasn't a `fire chief' decision,'' Jeff Clet told the Mercury News. This is a decision I made as a father looking out for a son who had done a lot of hard work and prepared himself and deserved an opportunity . . . to start his life and serve San Jose . . . and get the reward and benefit of being able to help people like his dad and grandfather.''

Clet, a 25-year veteran of the department, said his son's career is just beginning, while his is winding down. The 47-year-old, whose last day as chief is Saturday, said he expects to retire within the next five years..."

Posted by: retired cap mike: 8:48 AM


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