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Names in the News: Fire Chief Retires

Patch sat down for a chat with Ted Golden, who stepped down from his role as chief of Mokena Fire Protection District. It's not too late to get to know more about him.

Ted Golden, who dedicated himself to the for the last 32 years, retired Friday, June 1. Golden worked his way up the ranks, from code enforcement officer to the highest rank of chief, Golden now leaves behind a career—and his dream since the age of five. 

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