By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hays Fire Chief Gary Brown’s last day on the job is Friday, April 27.

Brown has been a firefighter for 45 years, serving the past 15 years with the city of Hays Fire Department.

Assistant Hays City Manager Jacob Wood says Deputy Chief Ryan Hagans will be appointed the interim fire chief.

A public reception to honor Brown will be held Friday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hays City Hall commission chambers.