Rick Busch Walk Off Ceremony

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

On July 24th, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue held an official walk off retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Rick Busch at Station 11. Chief Busch devoted 40 years of his life to public service, including 33 years serving with Adams County and was previously a paramedic for 7 years. Chief Busch was appointed Battalion Chief on June 1st, 2019 and is a second generation firefighter. Chief Busch started his emergency service career at age 18 working with Reed Ambulance paramedic service in the Denver Metro Area. In 1993, he was hired by North Washington Fire Rescue District and was the first EMS Coordinator that assisted in implementing their advance life support engine and fire medic ambulances. Chief Busch has an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Waldorf University. Additional information provided by Adams County Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman

Photo courtesy of Mark Castleman