Newly retired Langford fire chief, Bob Beckett, is getting ready to hand the job over to Chris Aubrey.
Aubrey has been with the department for 17 years, and worked alongside Beckett as the assistant chief responsible for fire prevention.
Beckett says he has no doubt that Aubrey will take the department even further than what his team has been able to do, as he always puts service above self.
"Chris is going to do a phenomenal job, he is all about community, he is all about people, and what better combination, community and people."
The former chief says the highlight of his career has been the opportunity to always give back.
Beckett says it is bittersweet, but he has loved every day of his 41 years in the fire service.