Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Larry McRae has resigned from the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, effective July 1, 2026. According to a press release from the City of Mount Pleasant, McRae joined the department in 1976 and became fire chief in 1984, a post he held for more than 40 years. City officials said his service left a lasting foundation for public safety in the region.
The city plans to search for a permanent successor. Deputy Chief Aristeo Rodriguez has been appointed acting fire chief. Rodriguez has been with the department for 27 years and has served as deputy chief for the last eight. He previously worked with the Addison and Farmers Branch fire departments, holds a Master Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and graduated from the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy in 2020.
City officials said emergency services will remain unaffected. They said fire protection, emergency response and public safety operations are fully staffed and will continue without disruption under Rodriguez's interim command.