Tecumseh, MI – The Tecumseh community celebrated the career of Fire Chief Joe Tuckey at his retirement party Friday afternoon at the Department.
He served 30 years as the Chief of the Fire Department, and spent nearly 40 years with the department. WLEN News Director Ian Wendt talked to Tuckey at the party, and asked him why he decided to retire. He said he had discussions with his family…
Tuckey reflected on his decades of service to the City of Tecumseh…
Tuckey talked about his life after the fire department. He said he will spend some time helping out at the family restaurant…Tuckey’s Big Boy. He will also be taking a part time position with a local manufacturer…
Scot Long has worked with Tuckey for decades, and was the Assistant Fire Chief. Long reflected on his time with him to WLEN News at Tuckey’s retirement party…
Chief Long talked to WLEN News about his vision for the department moving forward…
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