The Yakima Fire Department is saying goodbye to their retired fire captain, Bob Burton, who passed away on Christmas.
Bob started his 25-year career with the department in 1984 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1993, according to a YFD Facebook update.
He then worked his way to becoming the Training Captain and Acting Battalion Chief when needed in 2006 before his retirement in 2011.
Bob passed away Christmas Day 2017, according to the update.
A memorial service for Captain Bob Burton will be held at the Stone Church in Yakima, February 9 at 1 p.m.