Hacker retiring as Boerne fire chief

After 40 years as a first responder and nearly 20 years with the Boerne Fire Department, Chief Ray Hacker is putting out his final fires over the next month.

City officials announced Hacker’s retirement Monday, noting the chief will be serving his last day Oct. 21.

“With more than 40 years of firefighting experience, there is no doubt Chief Hacker has a servant’s heart,” City Manager Ben Thatcher said. “I am thankful for his commitment to serving our residents in leadership roles over the last 15 years as our assistant fire chief and fire chief.”