Burnaby fire chief leaves department after 30 years of service

May 14, 2020, Burnaby, B.C. – A Burnaby fire chief hired at the height of an acrimonious contract dispute between the city and local firefighters has left the department after more than three decades of service – with no explanation from city officials. Former fire Chief Joe Robertson has been on leave since April 2019, but he officially “left the city” in late March, according to public safety director Dave Critchley. Burnaby Now reports. | READ MORE