Natchez fire chief retiring after 35 years of service

NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - Natchez Fire Chief Olive Stewart is retiring after 35 years with the department.

His last official day with the city will be June 30.

Stewart served as fire chief for eight years. He tells The Natchez Democrat (https://bit.ly/1F1Zu6v ) he will stay in Natchez after retiring.

The city is seeking to interview applicants to fill his position. Applicants are due by May 29.

Before he was fire chief, Stewart served as battalion chief for the city. In all, Stewart worked for the city’s fire department for 35 years.

The city currently pays Stewart a yearly salary of $52,000.

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Information from: The Natchez Democrat, https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/