After a decade as Rossford’s fire chief and 36 years with the department, Fire Chief Josh Drouard retired. April 30, 2024 was the final day of service for Drouard, who has spent more than half of his life at the station on Osborne Street.

Drouard is the lone wolf in his family—the only one choosing a career in firefighting. A variety of childhood memories played a role in his career choice. The spa…