Idaho Falls fire chief retiring after 28-year career
September 30, 2025
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IDAHO FALLS – After serving as the Idaho Falls Fire Chief for six years, Duane Nelson is calling it quits.
The 53-year-old man is retiring from a 28-year firefighting career, effective Oct. 17.
In a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Nelson cites the realization of all his professional goals as the reason for his retirement.
“I’ve accomplished many things over my time as fire chief and I’m ready to move on to the next chapter,” Nelson says.
For him, the next chapter looks like spending time with family. He wants to attend his son’s hockey games and stay involved in the community. He hopes to continue helping the fire department in some capacity, though he didn’t specify what that might be.
“I’m just excited to turn the department over to the next person and have their competitiveness and their drive continue to push it forward,” says Nelson.
Nelson’s successor has not yet been named. Mayor Rebecca Casper, who is also stepping down in December after three terms in office, is working to name an interim chief until a new mayor can select a permanent replacement.
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