NLV fire chief Stubler ending 32-year career

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 | 9:27 a.m.

North Las Vegas Fire Chief Jim Stubler is retiring at the end of the year, ending a 32-year career with the city during which he rose through the ranks from firefighter to head of the department, the city announced Tuesday.

Stubler, who began working for the city as a firefighter in January 1973, said he decided to retire because he thinks whoever is chief during the next few years should be someone who will be chief for many years to come.

With the city's continuous and rapid growth creating the need for an ever growing fire department, "somebody needs to develop a plan and see it through," Stubler said.

Dec. 31 will be Stubler's last day on the job, which he said he hopes gives the city enough time to find a replacement and allow for a smooth transition.

City spokeswoman Brenda Johnson said there has been no decision on a replacement or who would serve as acting fire chief.

Stubler, 55, said he has no plans to work after retiring.

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