Schenectady Fire Chief Don Mareno retires

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.(NEWS10) – A bittersweet moment in Schenectady on Tuesday as the city said goodbye to the fire chief. A walk-out ceremony was held to celebrate Don Mareno’s career with the department, which spans more than three decades. 

It was an emotional farewell. Chief Mareno retired after more than 33 years with the Schenectady Fire Department. At the ceremony one thing was clear, his pride in the department.

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