Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) promoted six firefighters on Thursday night at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex.
Lieutenant Dean Billings was promoted to Captain. Sergeants Matt Hutcherson, Jeff Phillips, and Brian Thompson were promoted to Lieutenant. Fire Apparatus Operators Nick Leslie and Gene Parker were promoted to Sergeant.
The newly promoted firefighters will begin serving in their new roles on Sunday, June 11, 2023. This evening they were surrounded by family, friends, and fellow firefighters as they were recognized and celebrated for this accomplishment.
Fire Chief Eddie Robinson pinned the promoted firefighters with their new collar insignia. Badges were pinned on the firefighters by family members in attendance.
Congratulations to these members of CCFES! We wish them great success in their new roles.