After 25 years fighting fires, White County Fire Chief Mike LeFevre is hanging up his boots.
On Friday, August 23, LeFevre spent his last day on the job as White County Fire Services Division Chief, a job he has held for two years. All total, Chief LeFevre served seven years fighting fires in White County.
The county public safety department honored LeFevre with a reception on Thursday, August 22. They gathered to celebrate his retirement and thank him for his service to the community.
“Anything is not easy when you set out, but I tell you, he has done it with class. Even in the most difficult times, he has really come forth and portrayed the image of a fire chief and leader that I expect,” said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy.
LeFevre began serving as a part-time firefighter and quartermaster for White County in 2017 and was promoted to fire chief in 2022.
“It’s kinda sad for me because 25 years later tomorrow, an era of my life will end, and that’s being a firefighter,” he told those gathered Thursday to celebrate him.
Just last week, Lefevere says he answered a fire call. He can still put on the firefighting gear and go, but now, he says, “I guess it’s time to sit down and sit back and let these other guys do it.”
Chief LeFevre said he plans to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren and is excited to perform more with his popular Gospel music group, The LeFevre Quartet.
