After 24 years of leading Prosser’s fire department, Doug Merritt is retiring from his position as chief.
The West Benton Fire and Rescue chief leaves his spot Wednesday He joined the department in 1993, after coming from Selah.
“The governance board thanks Chief Merritt for his dedication to the department through the years and wishes him well on his retirement,” said David Moon, the West Benton Regional Fire Authority board chairman. “Chief Merritt is looking forward to spending time with his family.”