Haines Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Clay resigned his position Feb. 12, two days after his arrest for driving under the influence.
Borough manager Debra Schnabel announced Clay’s departure during last week’s borough assembly meeting.
Clay told the CVN he resigned for personal reasons.
On Feb. 10, Haines Police officer Chris Brown stopped Clay’s vehicle after he failed to signal before turning. Brown smelled alcohol and Clay told the officer he’d been drinking. Clay’s breath sample measured .178 percent alcohol, more than twice the legal limit of .08.
Brown also found a shotgun and a .338 rifle behind the driver’s seat. Brown charged Clay with misconduct with a weapon, which is a misdemeanor offense for possessing firearms while impaired.
Clay, also a member of the Haines Borough school board, said he’ll stay on the board.
Clays said he’s taking a leave of absence from the fire department, but will return.
Al Giddings will serve as interim fire chief until a new election is held. The borough manager confirms or rejects the results of the election.