Schenectady fire chief announces retirement

Schenectady fire chief announces retirement

Schenectady Fire Chief Don Mareno is retiring. He said it was a very hard decision to make, and comes with a waterfall of emotions.

Schenectady Fire Chief Don Mareno has announced he’s retiring next month.

Mareno has been with the Schenectady Fire Department for decades, and has served as chief since 2022.

The chief told NewsChannel 13 this was a very hard decision to make and it comes with a waterfall of emotions.

Chief Mareno’s last day is Tuesday, January 7.