Surprise Fire-Medical Department Chief Brenden Espie Announces His Well-Earned Retirement

After leading the Surprise Fire-Medical Department as Chief for four years and serving as Acting Deputy City Manager since June 2025, Brenden Espie has announced that he will retire on October 15, 2026. “It has been a privilege to serve this community for the past 25 years,” said Espie. “The city has grown so much in that time, and I’m proud to have played a part in its evolution alongside the dedicated men and women of the Fire-Medical Department. When I started in Surprise, we had just three f