Liberty Fire Chief Gus Birch announced that he was retiring Monday, October 18, on Facebook. 

Birch handed in his retirement letter to Liberty Township, and his retirement will be effective on December 31, 2021. 

Birch has worked for the fire department and EMS service for over 40 years and plans to spend his retirement focusing on himself and his family. 

In his Facebook post, Birch mentioned that he is becoming unhappy with how the fire service is changing and is not a fan. He also says that he has made a lot of friends and a few enemies. 

Birch is welcoming people to stop at the station before his retirement begins.