Captain Mancebo And Engineer Blackwood Retire Today After a 38 Years

For Immediate Release: December 30, 2002

Date/Time of Occurance:	December 30, 2002
Nature of Occurance:	Announcement
Contact:	Captain Patrick J Ellis
Phone:	916-616-2431
Email:	ellis.pat@smfd.ca.gov

 

Two of Metro Fire’s most experienced firefighters will retire after more than 38 years of serving the community. Captain Dennis Mancebo will is serving his last 24 hour watch at Truck Company 23 located 6421 Greenback Lane were he spent most of his 38 years of Firefighting and rendering aid to the citizens of Citrus Heights. Engineer Donald Blackwood will serve his last shift at Engine Company 28 located at 8189 Oak Ave. Engineer Blackwood worked in various locations in his career. The last few years have been served in the City Of Citrus Heights were Blackwood started his career. Both of these men started their fire service career close to 38 years ago. Both Macebo and Blackwood have a combined experience of close to 80 years of knowledge and experience. This is a loss for Metro Fire, but we are all pleased to wish these men a happy and healthy retirement, and thank them for the contributions they have made. Today many old friends and coworkers are stopping by both fire stations wishing both well and thanking them for a job well done!