The City of Weyburn has started the search for a new fire chief. 

It was confirmed by city administration Monday morning Chief Simon Almond will be leaving the position to pursue other career opportunities. His last day will be December 31st. 

Almond joined the Weyburn Fire Department in the summer of 2014. Over the past seven years, Almond has had a focus on fire safety and prevention, noting that it is easier to prevent a fire than it is to fight a fire. 

We have reached out to Chief Almond for further comment. 

We will have more on this story as it develops.