Idaho Falls Fire Chief Duane Nelson announced Thursday that his retirement will become effective Oct. 17.

Nelson began his career with the department in 1997 as a firefighter and steadily advanced through the ranks, serving as interim fire chief in 2014, deputy chief from 2015 to 2019, and fire chief from 2019 to 2025. His tenure reflects a lifetime of dedication to public service, leadership and innovation in the fire and emergency medical fields.

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