WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Washington Court House Fire/Rescue Department will host a farewell luncheon next month for Tim Downing, honoring his 32 years of service with the department.
The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the department’s firehouse, 225 E. Market St., the department said in a Facebook post. Friends, colleagues and anyone who worked with Downing are invited to stop by for food or to wish him well in retirement.
Downing has since taken on the title of fire chief emeritus, with Chris Wysong now serving as the department’s fire chief, according to the department’s staff directory. Jody Langley serves as assistant fire chief.
The Washington Court House Fire/Rescue Department, based at 225 E. Market St., traces its roots to 1848 and responds to fire and rescue calls throughout the city and surrounding Fayette County.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Washington Court House Fire/Rescue Department.
