The Government has now appointed deputy chief fire officer, Bill Roo, as the acting chief fire officer.
Roo, from the Enga Province, has been with the Fire Service also for more than 30 years and brings with him vast experience in the various areas of emergency management.
Silas thanked the government for its support during his tenure of office.
He however, has called on the government to do more to improve the Fire Service so that it can deliver effectively on its mandated functions.
