Captain Victor Gonzalez Retires After 29 Years

Lakeside, CA

After nearly 29 years of service with the Lakeside Fire Protection District, Captain Victor Gonzalez has retired.

Hired in December of 1982, Victor has performed admirably in several positions within the agency including Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer, Captain, and Deputy Fire Marshal.

The Department would like to thank Captain Gonzalez for his years of service and wish him well as he begins his retirement and moves to his new home in Pennsylvania.

On his last morning of duty, Captain Victor Gonzalez received a plaque from the Lakeside Firefighters' Association commemorating his years of service to the fire district.

On his last morning of duty, Captain Victor Gonzalez received a plaque from the Lakeside Firefighters' Association commemorating his years of service to the fire district.

Photo and story by: Acting Battalion Chief Jim Kirkpatrick, Lakeside Fire District