Chris Larson holds up a photo of him and Fire Chief Pat Riley serving as honor guard for fallen firefighters in NYC after 9/11. Larson gave the gift to Riley as a retirement gift Thursday at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District.
August 1, 2025
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August 1, 2025 1:08 a.m.
Fire Chief Pat Riley honored as he retires after 29 years with Northern Lakes
Fire Chief Pat Riley honored as he retires after 29 years with Northern Lakes
“I’m not a crier,” Chief Pat Riley said. Even so, tears filled his eyes Thursday as his fellow firefighters and community members came forward one by one to thank him for his 29 years at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District.