FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2015
Contact: Jennifer Kaulius
802.324.2505
Mayor Miro Weinberger Responds to Burlington Fire Chief Seth Lasker’s Retirement Announcement
Burlington, VT – Mayor Miro Weinberger today responded to the retirement announcement of Burlington Fire Chief Seth Lasker, in which he informed the Mayor of his plans to retire on October 31, 2015. Lasker has served the City of Burlington for 26 years, working his way through all of the ranks of the Department excluding Fire Marshal; Lasker served as Battalion Chief (one year) and Deputy Chief (five years) before serving five years as Chief of the Burlington Fire Department.
“Seth Lasker is an excellent Fire Chief, and it has been an honor to serve with him,” said Mayor Weinberger. “Chief Lasker has overseen successes during his time as Chief of the Burlington Fire Department, including adding an ambulance and other service expansions, and investments in all five of the City’s stations that improved safety and energy efficiency. Chief Lasker has led the City through severe weather events and difficult fires, and he has led the Department through loss and considerable turnover. Chief Lasker is a trusted leader who will be missed, and I wish him much success and happiness in his future endeavors.”
Lasker, a Burlington native, began at the Department in 1989 and worked his way through the differing ranks: probationary firefighter, firefighter, senior firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, and Chief Engineer. He has served five years as Fire Chief. Lasker met yesterday with command staff and shared his plans to retire with the full Department. Mayor Weinberger has communicated to the Department his commitment to smooth leadership transition.
*Please see the attached retirement letter from BFD Chief Seth Lasker to Mayor Miro Weinberger.
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