Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker has announced his retirement. His last day will be at the end of August. Details of his retirement are available from local news source KVUE. For more information on Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker's retirement, readers can visit KVUE's website or watch their broadcasts for further details and updates.
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