Fire chief retiring after 42 years of service in Greene County

XENIA — A veteran fire chief has announced his retirement.

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Xenia Fire Chief Ken Riggsby will hang up his boots for the last time next week after 42 years, according to a social media post.

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His last day will be May 2.

There will be a retirement reception on May 5 at Nick’s Restaurant from 4-6 p.m. in Xenia.

“Happy retirement. Let the adventure begin!” the department wrote on social media.

The department will post more about Chief Riggsby’s career on its Facebook page.

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