Fire Chief Joe Roy and Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Benfield have resigned from their positions at the City of Baldwin Fire Department.
A press release issued Wednesday says their resignations were effective on Tuesday, March 26.
The release states that Captain Ross Jackson will step in as the city’s interim fire chief while the city conducts a “thorough search” for new department leadership.
“The City of Baldwin Fire Department will remain fully operational through the transition,” says Baldwin Public Information Officer John Dills. “Habersham and Banks Counties have reaffirmed our comprehensive automatic aid agreements to provide additional coverage.”
Baldwin Mayor Stephanie Almagno stated, “While we are thankful for their years of service to the city, they will be difficult to replace. We are looking forward to a new era in the Baldwin Fire Department and continuing to provide the exceptional quality of service our team is known for.”
The city did not give a reason for the resignations.
