ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Ithaca Fire Department Assistant Chief Tom Basher has retired.

According to the Ithaca Fire Department Facebook page, Assistant Chief Basher ended his service at 7:00 a.m. today, after serving the Ithaca community for 24 years. Basher started as a firefighter before working his way up to Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief. His colleagues thanked him for his dedication.

Photo credit: Ithaca Fire Department
Photo credit: Ithaca Fire Department