A statement from the city confirms that Fire Chief Trevor Bain is no longer with the organization.

Bain was also the Chief of Paramedic Services and General Manager of Community Safety.

This announcement is on the heels of a fire optimization plan which was rejected by city council and in the middle of controversy where volunteer firefighters were let go for allegedly speaking out against the plan.

City spokesperson Shannon Dowling says City CAO, Ed Archer, will be working with senior staff over the coming days to appoint an interim general manager for the area.