After 30 years and one day of service, Assistant Fire Chief David Keim will hang up his helmet with the Carbondale Fire Department Oct. 4.

Keim was recognized for his service to the community Tuesday at the Carbondale City Council meeting.

“On the behalf of the staff, council, City of Carbondale and citizens, we want to congratulate you on your retirement and thank you for doing what you do to make our community a safer environment and a better place to live,” Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity said.

Keim was first hired by the city Oct. 3, 1983 as a firefighter. He was promoted to Fire Captain in 1998 and then promoted again to Assistant Fire Chief in 2001.

The council passed a resolution to commend Keim for his service.

“Keim has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and work ethics in the performance of his duties, of which the City Council and the Carbondale community can be proud,” the resolution states.

Council members signed the resolution and presented it to Keim Tuesday.

Keim thanked the council and his wife Kim and daughter Emily for their support during his years of service. He also thanked the community for the honor of serving with the department.

“It was a privilege to serve with such professionals,” he said.

Keim’s last day will be Oct. 3.