Promotions
Congrats to Capts. Cross, Newton, and Castle for their recent promotion!
Well Done Guys!
Here is the Press Release
Bristol Tennessee Fire Department Appoints Captains
March 18, 2008
Bristol Tennessee Fire Chief, Bob Barnes, announced the promotion to the rank of Fire Captain of three fire department veterans. Lieutenants Kevin Cross, Kenneth Newton, and Tommy Castle will assume the rank of captain effective March 17; the three captains have 69 years of combined service with the Bristol Tennessee Fire Department.
Introducing the rank of captain into the fire departments' command structure was approved by City Manager, Jeff Broughton in February. The Fire Captains will serve as second in command of a shift and report directly to the shift commander, who holds the rank of Battalion Chief. "The new positions enhance our rank structure, provide greater on scene management capabilities, and establish a direct and distinct liaison between emergency operations and emergency command," said Chief Barnes. The three captains will also have an expanded role in daily operations and administrative duties, in addition to greater responsibility during emergency responses.
It is Good to See BTFD moving in such a positive way!
Well Done Guys!
Here is the Press Release
Bristol Tennessee Fire Department Appoints Captains
March 18, 2008
Bristol Tennessee Fire Chief, Bob Barnes, announced the promotion to the rank of Fire Captain of three fire department veterans. Lieutenants Kevin Cross, Kenneth Newton, and Tommy Castle will assume the rank of captain effective March 17; the three captains have 69 years of combined service with the Bristol Tennessee Fire Department.
Introducing the rank of captain into the fire departments' command structure was approved by City Manager, Jeff Broughton in February. The Fire Captains will serve as second in command of a shift and report directly to the shift commander, who holds the rank of Battalion Chief. "The new positions enhance our rank structure, provide greater on scene management capabilities, and establish a direct and distinct liaison between emergency operations and emergency command," said Chief Barnes. The three captains will also have an expanded role in daily operations and administrative duties, in addition to greater responsibility during emergency responses.
It is Good to See BTFD moving in such a positive way!
Labels: Promotions
posted by Roark at Tuesday, March 25, 2008
2 Comments:
Yep, We are moving in that direction. Since the change in administration the BTFD has gone through many changes and will surely go through more. With the SAFER grant for 6 positions that will put us at 18 per shift. The Admisitrative staff is currently doing a Fire Station study. THe results of that study could result in building/relocating stations and possibly hiring more firefighters. Definatley we are moving in a most postive direction.
Oh and Congrats to Kevin, Kenny and Tommy! All well deserved!
Send my congratulations to Castle! It's always nice to see someone you know get a promotion.
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