The Zanesville Fire Department said goodbye to two of its members Thursday.

A retirement party was held for Assistant Chief Bruce Burley and Firefighter Herb Michel. Burley has spent the past 24 years of his 30 year tenure in his role as assistant chief.

"I hate to leave, I wish I could stay longer but the time has come to move on and pursue other activities," said Burley.

Burley plans to catch up on a few projects at home. His official last day with the...