The last day of August will be the final day of work for Wellfleet's fire chief.
Richard Pauley is ready to ride off into the sunset after 40 years as a fireman, the last 13 years leading Wellfleet Fire.
Under his guidance, the department more than doubled its full-time staffing levels and completely replaced its fleet of engines.
In a letter to the Select Board, Pauley expressed his gratitude to the town and the department.
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