Fellow firefighters, family, and friends gathered outside Hartsdale Fire Station 2 for a ceremonial walkout to say goodbye to longtime Hartsdale Firefighter Ian Forbes as he walked out the door for his last time, on Friday, September 13, 2024, to start his retirement.

Firefighter Forbes joined the department more than 16 and 1/2 years ago. Prior to working with HFD he worked for the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department for 3 and a 1/2 years.

The Hartsdale Fire District thanks Firefighter Forbes for his dedicated service to the community. Photos by Alan Zale