Retired Los Alamos Fire Department Deputy Chief Justin Grider, left, traveled from Washington to speak at the retirement event for his longtme colleagues Division Chief Ramon Garcia, center, and Battalion Chief Justin Cassel Thursday in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building. Photo by Marisol Padilla

Family, friends and coworkers gather Thursday in Council Chambers for the retirement of LAFD Division Chief Ramon Garcia and Battalion Chief Justin Cassel. Photo by Marisol Padilla

LAFD Capt. Gerard Coriz speaks during Thursday’s retirement celebration for Division Chief Ramon Garcia, center, and Battalion Chief Justin Cassel. Photo by Marisol Padilla

​Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire Division Chief Ramon Garcia receives an award honoring his retirement from Firefighter David Apodaca, right, and Firefighter Zach Shriver on behalf of the LAFD Honor Guard and the Department. Photo by Marisol Padilla ​

Awards presented to LAFD Division Chief Ramon Garcia at his Nov. 9 retirement celebration. Photo by Marisol Padilla

Retiring Los Alamos Fire Department Division Chief Ramon Garcia with his family following Thursday’s retirement event in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.  Photo by Marisol Padilla

Awards presented Thursday to retiring Battalion Chief Justin Cassel by the LAFD Honor Guard and the Department. Photo by Marisol Padilla

LAFD Battalion Chief Justin Cassel’s wife Denise and son James join him for photos at his retirement event Thursday in Council Chambers. Photo by Marisol Padilla

Retiring LAFD Battalion Chief Justin Cassel prepares to take the traditional last ride Thursday in honor of his retirement. Photo by Marisol Padilla

A fire truck made by Andrea Grano was a big hit at Thursday’s retirement celebration for Battalion Chief Justin Cassel and Division Chief Ramon Garcia. Photo by Marisol Padilla

Andrea Grano made this cake for the retirement celebration for LAFD Division Chief Ramon Garcia and Battalion Chief Justin Cassel. Photo by Marisol Padilla