New Batt. Chiefs

This is the release from Bristol Tennessee


Bristol Tennessee Battalion Chief Appointments Announced

The City of Bristol Tennessee today announced the promotion of two veteran members of the Fire Department to the position of Battalion Chief.

Lieutenant Gerald R. Thompson and Lieutenant Dwayne D. Honaker earned their promotions through a comprehensive review process designed to gauge fire service knowledge, as well as, management and leadership qualities. The Battalion Chief serves as the commander of all shift operations and emergency scene management.

Gerald Thompson is a 32-year veteran of the Fire Department serving as a Lieutenant since 1986. Thompson has extensive experience in all aspects of fire service and holds numerous certifications at the state and national level. Thompson is a 1970 graduate of Abingdon High School.

“Our department is changing daily and I am proud to have the opportunity to
serve in a greater capacity in helping to bring about those changes. Chief
Barnes is moving the department in a positive direction and I appreciate his
confidence in me,” said Thompson.

Dwayne Honaker has served as an officer in the Fire Department since 2003, and earned the rank of Lieutenant in 2006. Honaker is an 11-year veteran of the Fire Department who also has extensive training and holds both state level and national level certifications. Honaker is a 1995 graduate of Sullivan East High School.

Honaker said he is honored to be chosen as a Battalion Chief and stated “every candidate who competed for the two Battalion Chief positions was extremely qualified and capable of doing an excellent job. I know it must have been a very difficult decision for Chief Barnes when there are so many outstanding people from which to choose.”

In announcing the promotions, Fire Chief Bob Barnes stated, “Both Gerald and Dwayne are extremely capable of succeeding as Battalion Chiefs, and I am sure they will represent our department and the City of Bristol in a most professional manner. I look forward to working with them as they assume new and greater responsibilities, and I know they will continue to be outstanding leaders in our department.”

Battalion Chief Thompson and Battalion Chief Honaker will assume their new roles on July. 9th.

Congrats to both on their promotions!!!!!