Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Steve Wrightson admits he’s nervous about finally hanging up his helmet. After more than four decades as a firefighter and nearly three decades with the district, he announced his intent to retire last month.
“I’ve never done this before, so it’s kind of awkward for me. I’ve done fire for 42 years and it kind of defines me,” Wrightson said.
He said now was the time to retire. A battle with pancreatic cancer in 2015 was a wake-up call for him to spend more time with his family, one of several activities he has lined up for when he doesn’t have to put on his uniform anymore.