Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department Chief Mark Ober has announced that he plans to retire after almost 42 years of service.
Chief Ober will retire on August 3, 2018.
Assistant Chief Rick Martin has been named as Ober's successor. Martin is a 33-year veteran of the department.
"Martin has served as assistant chief since 2017, rising from the ranks as a firefighter-paramedic, lieutenant and battalion chief, a position he held for 17 years. He received a Commendation of Valor in 1995 from the Fire and Rescue Department and was named the American Legion Post 318 Firefighter of the Year in 2003. Besides numerous certifications in fire service, he also holds his J.D. from the Chase College of Law," said a press release from Anderson Township.