Placing equal values on education and experience, Town of Beloit Deputy Fire Chief Emeterio - "Emett," as he's known - Harold said one of the biggest lessons he's learned is to diversify his resume.
It's one of the reasons that after 33 years, he's ready to retire from the township's fire department.
The Town of Beloit is hosting a Retirement Open House for Harold from noon-3 p.m. on May 29 at Fire Station One, 2445 S. Afton Road. Fire Chief Gene Wright said the public is encouraged to come share stories and wish Harold the best of luck on his next endeavor. Light refreshments will be served.
May 29 also will be Harold's last day as a Town of Beloit firefighter.
The Town of Beloit Board of Supervisors honored Harold during their board meeting on Monday.
One memory that stood out to Harold about his service over the years was helping a mother deliver a healthy baby girl in the back of an ambulance on Christmas Day.