Today, January 8, 2021 marks the last time that Ellsworth Fire Chief Richard Tupper will walk into the Fire Station as a City of Ellsworth employee and Fire Chief as he is retiring today, after 35 years with the Ellsworth Fire Department.

Phoo Courtesy Zelli at Zi Photography.
Photo Courtesy Zelli at Zi Photography
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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.

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