Ellsworth Fire Chief Richard Tupper to Retire in January 2021

Ellsworth Fire Chief Richard Tupper has notified the City of Ellsworth that he will retire on January 8, 2021 after 35 years with the Ellsworth Fire Department.

Chief Tupper joined the Ellsworth Fire Department as a volunteer in 1985 after his brother Walter had joined the Department. He accepted a full-time career firefighter position in January, 1989. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2006 and has served as Chief since 2011.

Firefighting is a family profession, as 2 of the Chief's nephews are volunteers with the City.

Chief Tupper is married to his wife Kelley and the two of have 3 daughters, Kimberly, Jennifer and Heather, a son-in-lay Kyle and 3 grandchildren, Abigail, Sophia and Rowen.

According to his daughter Kimberly, Chief Tupper is ready to enjoy woodworking in his retirement.