San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson, the city's first openly LGBTQ+ chief, announces her August retirement due to unforeseen medical issues.

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson announced her retirement, effective at the end of August, citing unforeseen medical issues. Nicholson, who has spent 30 years with the city's Fire Department, was the first openly LGBTQ+ chief appointed by Mayor London Breed in 2019. Mayor Breed praised Nicholson's service, stating she has shown "extraordinary leadership and dedication to our great city."

July 26, 2024
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