@smcfiredept CHIEF COOK’S FINAL RIDE 🚒 Battalion Chief Robert Cook officially retired from the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department on December 30, 2025, closing out an incredible fire service career spanning more than three decades. Robert began his journey as a San Mateo Fire Explorer in 1987, became a Paramedic in 1999, and joined the department in 2001 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Over the years, he promoted to Fire Captain and ultimately Training Battalion Chief, where his leadership help

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