Wilmington Fire Department Chief Michael Donohue is retiring after a 37-year career with the City of Wilmington Friday.
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki appointed Donohue as chief in January of 2017, and Thursday said he "regretted" having to announce his retirement.
“Chief Donohue is finishing a remarkable and distinguished career of service to the people of Wilmington and we owe him much thanks and appreciation,” said Purzycki in a news release. “Michael Donohue has been a decorated member of our fire department for decades, and I am grateful for his commitment to the goals of my administration over the past four years, which include transforming the department, making it stronger, more efficient, and more diverse."
Donohue's commendations as a firefighter include 11 Unit Awards, four Individual Valor Awards, a Public Safety Award, and the Medal of Honor.