BEVERLY HILLS—On Friday, July 10, Beverly Hills Fire Department Chief Greg Barton announced his retirement. Barton served the Beverly Hills Fire Department for 31 years and was Fire Chief for the last 9 years.
Chief Barton earned multiple awards throughout his years of service, including Firefighter of the Year recognition from the Kiwanis Club, the BHFD Felix Rothschild Award, and recognition from the Beverly Hills Masonic Lodge.
“On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to express my eternal gratitude to the members of the Beverly Hills community and my colleagues across the organization for their decades of support and friendship. I have contemplated retirement for several years, but this decision is not easy. I will treasure the memories always and wish Ryan and his leadership team continued success. Beverly Hills is in good hands,” Barton announced regarding his retirement to the city of Beverly Hills.
In 2021, Chief Barton was honored with the city’s highest recognition for outstanding service to the community, leading him to earn the Fred C. Cunningham Award for Distinguished Service from the Beverly Hills City Council.
“Over the last three decades, he has become an integral part of the community, earning the respect and admiration of residents, business leaders, and City staff. His tremendous work ethic and commitment to public health will be deeply missed. I am grateful that Greg will continue to serve as Chief through the upcoming recruitment process in order to ensure a smooth transition,” stated Beverly Hills City Manager Ryan Gohlich.
Aside from his work in the fire department, Barton also serves on the boards of multiple charitable organizations and was the past president of the Beverly Hills Rotary Club.
By Ryley Metten