Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) Chief Gregory Barton announced his retirement on July 10 after 31 years of service in the department.
Barton previously served as Deputy Fire Chief, Shift Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Captain, Fire Inspector and firefighter. In 2017, he became the city’s 10th Fire Chief. During his tenure, Barton spearheaded the city’s “Just in Case, BH” program, which was created to keep the community informed and connected during natural disasters and local emergencies.
