There will be a change of command at the Bartlesville Fire Department.

Bartlesville Fire Chief John Banks will officially retire on Wednesday, June 30, after 42 years of services. A Changing of Command ceremony will be held on that day in front of Bartlesville's Central Fire Station at 601 S Johnstone Avenue beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Deputy Fire Chief David Topping was tapped to serve as the next Chief of the Bartlesville Fire Department last week. To read more on that story, click here.

A come and go reception will also be held for Chief Banks on next Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall at 401 S Johnstone Ave.