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Firefighters gather in front of Station 204 April 23 to celebrate the retirement of Capt. Thurston McClain. McClain, second from left in front, has served 34 years with the Alexandria Fire Department.

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Firefighter McClain's Life of Service

Firefighter McClain retires after 34 years.

One of Alexandria’s longest serving firefighters has stowed his equipment for the last time. As of April 29, Capt. Thurston McClain officially said goodbye to emergency calls and 24-hour shifts when he retired after serving 34 years with the Alexandria Fire Department.

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