April 15, 2024 - Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for FWFD employees.
Chadd Keller, Randy Mee and Brent Peterson were promoted to Captain/Inspector.
Casey Cassidy and Charles Komarck were promoted to Battalion Chief.
Rebekah Lash, Emmanuel Rodriquez, Bryce Western and Caleb Raap were promoted to Lieutenant.
“Advancement within the Fort Wayne Fire Department requires a firefighter to dedicate themselves to a level of excellence that is parallel to the mission of saving lives,” said Chief Lahey. “These individuals, who have made the decision to commit themselves to the service of others, have accepted the challenge that Mayor Tom Henry so often issued to those of us who had the privilege of working for him. He often quoted the West Point Cadet Maxim: ‘Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.’ I’m excited to see what this new group of officers will accomplish in their careers.”