Engineer Jim Brown hung up his gear for the last time Thursday morning. He is retiring after 26 years of service.
Jim Brown (left) stands with Hamilton County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4416 President Tony Murray as Brown holds the retirement axe. (Photo provided)
Brown was hired as a firefighter for the City of Noblesville in 1993 and was promoted to the merit rank of Engineer in 2006. Brown graduated from North Central High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. He and his wife Debbie have three daughters, Brooke, Taylor and Courtney, and two grandchildren, Skylan and Camden.
Brown was a member of the Hazmat Team and held eight hazmat certifications and was also an EMT and member of Hamilton County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4416. Brown spent the last several years at Fire Station 76 on Hazel Dell Road.
The Browns plan to relocate to Florida later this summer. The Noblesville Fire Department would like to thank Brown for his years of service. His upbeat personality and infectious laugh will be missed.