Crime & Safety

Montclair Fire Chief Stepping Down

Kevin Allen to retire March 1 after more than 30 years with the department.

The longtime leader of Montclair's fire department will be resigning effective March 1, according to a report.

Kevin Allen, who has been a member of the department for more than 30 years, announced his retirement this month, according to a report on northjersey.com.

Officials would begin their search for a successor in February, Township Manager Marc Dashield told the website.

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