Waugh Chapel Fire Veteran Retires

Anne Arundel County Fire Department Lt. Philip “Bruz” Klima has retired with 38 years of service, the department says.

Klima worked his last shift at the Waugh Chapel station on Oct. 30.

Also retiring last week were Capt. William Hamer from the Linthicum station with 36 years of service; and Patricia H. Fink, administrative secretary at headquarters to the last seven fire chiefs.

Friends, colleagues and residents wished Klima well on the department’s Facebook page.

Wrote Sue Miller Hartlaub: “Thank you for your service first of all! And have a wonderful and amazing retirement. Best wishes.”

Said Janelle Hodges Clark: “Congratulations!!!!! It was wonderful working with you guys. Always a smile on your face. I wish you peace and many blessings in your retirement.”

And LeRoy Wilkison posted: “Congratulations Bruz and Miss Pat.”