Photo: Belmont Fire Department Chief David DeStefano

Belmont Fire Department Chief David DeStefano has submitted his resignation, according to Belmont Town Administrator Patrce Garvin who made the announcement at the Select Board meeting on Monday, June 29.

Garvin said DeStefano’s final day will be Sept. 6.

The announcement was made after an executive session meeting which the Select Board discussed “next steps” in finding a replacement.

“More to come,” said Garvin.

DeStefano began his career in 1989 at the North Providence (R.I.) Fire Department, becoming Belmont’s top firefighter in March 2021.