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City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12/19/2022 Report Type: Special Orders of the Day
City of Palo Alto Page 1
Title: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Brian Baggot Upon his
Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Clerk
Attachments:
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Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO BRIAN BAGGOTT UPON HIS
RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Brian Baggott served the community of Palo Alto for 23 years, initially as a
Firefighter/Paramedic, then a Fire Captain, then Battalion Chief in charge of training, totaling 30 years as an
emergency responder in Santa Clara County: and
WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Baggott is a reflection of the Palo Alto Fire Departments mission and values,
specifically his commitment to professionalism, innovation and education— the 2014 recipient of the Santa Clara
County Training Officers’ John Fetz instructor of the Year award: and
WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Baggot responded timely and effectively providing the Fire Department with
decontamination practices that protected PAFD firefighters and the patients transported to the hospital during the
onset of the Covid pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Baggott has responded to multiple campaign wildfires across the State of
California protecting property and civilians while representing the Palo Alto Fire Department and the City of Palo
Alto with notable professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Brian Baggott is a dedicated husband, father, coach, and friend who maintained
an extraordinary level of engagement that has influenced firefighters to better serve the Palo Alto community for
generations.
WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Baggot deserves a long and happy retirement for all his years of dedicated
service; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of Battalion Chief Baggot and records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of
the citizens of this community, upon his retirement
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 19, 2022
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney
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