HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.30.2020 Philip Mize Retirement
City of Plainview NEWS
901 Broadway St.
Plainview, TX 79072
December 30, 2020
City of Plainview Fire Marshal Philip
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Mize to Retire December 31
The City of Plainview announced today the retirement
of Fire Marshal Philip Mize effective Thursday,
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December 31. Mize has served the Plainview Fire
Department for more than 31 years.
During his tenure, Mize served as a firefighter,
Equipment Operator and the last 20 years as the City of
Plainview Fire Marshal.
As the Fire Marshal, Mize taught investigation and code inspection classes as a Level 2 Instructor. He
also holds Master Certifications for Fire Fighter, Arson Investigator, Code Inspections and Peace
Officer and is an Advanced EMT. Mize was instrumental in bringing to Plainview the Shattered
Dreams Program in 2005 and received a Mayoral Proclamation for his work with the program.
“The position of Fire Marshal had been vacant for two years when I began the job,” said Mize. “I
started from scratch and my philosophy of honesty, fairness and integrity allowed me to do the best
job possible as the Fire Marshal. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the citizens of Plainview.”
He is married to his wife Rebecca and they have three daughters Heather, Ashley and Malissa.
“Mize has done a great job in his service to the Fire Department, the City and the community,” says
Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager. “We wish him the best.”
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