Allentown Fire Chief Lee T. Laubach Jr. announced his retirement on Monday, ending a 25-year-career with the department.
“I believe during my time as chief we have reinforced and stabilized the foundation of the Allentown Fire Department,” Laubach wrote in his retirement letter to Mayor Ray O’Connell. “Local 302 and the fire administration have worked together to address operational shortfalls and improve safety for our members. I am sure both entities will work together along with city administration to improve public safety for the benefit of our citizens and our fire department staff.”
Laubach will officially retire in a month, on Aug. 17, and an interim chief will be appointed.