A Kenton fire chief who has worked under eight mayors and seven safety service directors will be retiring next week. The last day for Russ Blue, who became chief in 2002, will be Friday March 18, "After a career of about 41 years and eight months. It's been a great career. I'm going to miss it, but it's time. We have a lot of young guys at the department now, and I think it's time to make a change, and I want to move on and enjoy life and spend more time with my wife and my children and grandchildren and play a little golf when I get a chance." Chief Blue said it would have been impossible for him to do his job without the support of his wife and family.