Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Mark Rohlfing announced Friday that he is retiring effective Oct. 30.
"The firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department are second-to-none; they are truly caring and selfless professionals. Thank you all for letting me become a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department family," he said in a statement. Rohlfing has led the department for the past 10 and a half years.
"I was not totally surprised. I was happy to have him stay, but I understand people have personal lives and personal commitments," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.
While the city looks to hire a new fire chief, Milwaukee is also currently in the process of finding a permanent police chief.