Brian Blizzard Steps Down as Coconut Creek Fire Chief Following a Lifetime in Emergency Services
April 29, 2026 • By David Volz
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Coconut Creek Fire Chief Brian Blizzard {City of Coconut Creek}[/caption]
Coconut Creek Fire Chief Brian Blizzard has announced his retirement, marking the end of a distinguished career in emergency services.
Blizzard began with the City as an Assistant Fire Chief on June 21, 2021, and was part of the inaugural team that established the new department. He served as Interim Fire Chief from July 1, 2022, to January 2, 2023, and as Fire Chief since November 2024, according to Scott Leamon, Public Information Officer.
City Manager Sheila Rose made the announcement during the April 23 commission meeting and said there will be a celebration of his career at the end of May.
Prior to coming to Coconut Creek, Chief Blizzard spent more than 30 years with the St. Lucie County Fire District, where he retired as Assistant Fire Chief in 2020.
Originally from Fort Lauderdale and Plantation, Blizzard began his career in emergency services in 1986 as a volunteer firefighter with the Plantation Fire Department. He also worked for an ambulance service that provided emergency transport for Broward County EMS, according to Leamon.
Blizzard has been married to his wife, Shari, for over 31 years, and they have five children and three grandchildren. According to Leamon, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, diving, boating, and camping.
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