Ellington

Hinds County's Director of Emergency Management Larry Fisher announced yesterday that he will retire at the end of October. Fisher said he would work until Oct. 31 to see the county through hurricane season and finish other projects.

Fisher, 71, has worked for the county's emergency management department for the last 28 years and worked for the county sheriff's department for 20 years before that, bringing his tenure with the county to 48 years. He acknowledged that his recent health issues affected his decision.

"This is one of the factors that I took into consideration," Fisher said. "I do indeed want to enjoy life and plan on being on the road. I'm going to burn up some road."

Fisher's left arm is in a sling after a fall on the job left him with a dislocated shoulder and broken collarbone. He also suffered a heart attack in September of last year.

Fisher told the Board of Supervisors that he would still be available for consultation about emergency management. Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin joked with supervisors that retirement would not slow Fisher's work.

"I think he should be required to wear a sign on his back that says 'I'm retired,' so folks will be able to tell the difference from when he was in office," McMillin said.

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149876

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Good Luck Fish, you have done a pretty good job and I am proud to call you a friend.

Author

Tony Davis

Date

2009-07-21T10:44:07-06:00