With the upcoming retirement of Ironton Fire Chief Thomas Runyon at the end of May, Senior Capt. Mike Hasenauer will serve as the acting chief until a permanent chief is chosen.

May 29 will be Runyon’s last official day. Then the Ironton Civil Service Board will set up times for the test and interviews for those with the captain rank if they wish to become chief. The job opening must be posted for 30 days.

Hasenauer, Steve Lewis, Craig Thomas and Mike Mahlmeister all carry the rank of captain in the department.