Moving On Up! Department Promotions Announced

Fire Chief Richie Bowers is pleased to announce the following promotions:

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief:

• David Polikoff

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant:

• Marcelo D. Ramos

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Master Firefighter:

• David W. Hensley
• Diarra E. Branch
• Kenneth M. Diffenderfer
• Marvin J. Robinson
• Robert J. Faas Jr
• Steven C. Laughman
• Timothy L. Anderson

Congratulations to all!

Master Firefighter Promotions

Fire Chief Richie Bowers is pleased to announce the following promotions to the rank of Master Firefighter:

• Joseph A. Keefer II
• Arthur L. Russell 
• Bryan L. Duffer 
• Darryl T. Benner 
• Donald W. Smith 
• Evan A. Stevens 
• Gregory E. Stevens
• Henri E. Jones
• Richard L. Tatum 

Congratulations to all!

River Training

By: Fire Fighter Kris Kostura

Getting ready for river training this morning.  Swift water training with Fire Station 10 and Fire Station 30.  Today's topics are shallow water operations, crossings and navigation. 

Our Fire and Rescue personnel are always training to fine tune techniques and knowledge to ensure we are always ready to respond to all types of emergencies!