Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff is stepping down, according to reports from CBS Chicago. The news marks a significant shift in the city’s emergency services leadership as Mayor Rahm Emanuel loses one of his key cabinet members. Hoff, who had been with the department since the Daley administration, submitted his resignation on Wednesday. He will be succeeded by Jose Santiago, who previously led the Office of Emergency Management and Communications but left the city when Emanuel took office, partly due to issues during last year’s Groundhog Day storm. The Sun-Times reported that Hoff had long been a vocal opponent of closing fire stations or reducing staffing levels on fire trucks. His sudden departure leaves firefighters without a strong advocate as they prepare for tough contract negotiations with the mayor. Hoff, 56, comes from a family of firefighters—his father died in the line of duty. He chose to retire on the 50th anniversary of his father’s death, saying it was time to move on and focus on training and safety. A close source said, “Thirty-five years is long enough. He wants to go teach firemen and keep them safe. That’s what he wants to do.” The mayor did not force him out, and Hoff made the decision independently. At a union meeting, Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 President Thomas Ryan confirmed Hoff’s planned exit, stating that the commissioner had told him, “It was time to go.” Hoff’s departure has sparked discussions about the future of the Chicago Fire Department and how the new leadership will handle ongoing challenges. For more details, you can read the full stories at [CBS Chicago](link), [Sun-Times](link), and [Chicago Tribune](link).

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