The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety officially acknowledged the retirement of Frankfurt Fire Department employee Ed Cripe during its meeting on Monday evening. Cripe, an engineer at Station 2, concluded 29 years of service with the department. (photo/Frankfort Fire Department)

Ed Cripe Retires from FFD after 29 Years

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FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) – The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety officially acknowledged the retirement of Frankfort Fire Department employee Ed Cripe during its meeting on Monday evening. Cripe, an engineer at Station 2, concluded 29 years of service with the department.

Chief Stidham presented the request for approval of Cripe’s retirement, noting that he had submitted his retirement on August 2nd. While he had taken a few weeks of vacation, his effective last day was August 24th, with his official retirement date being August 25th, 2025.

A motion was made to accept Cripe’s official retirement. Mayor Judy Sheets also personally thanked him for his “29 years of service and his dedication to our community,” extending best wishes for his future endeavors.

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