Lenoir Fire Department Chief Ken Briscoe promoted three staff up the ranks Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The promotions were the result of the recent retirement of Battalion Chief Jimmy Farr, who served 29 years with the department.
Captain Scott Powell was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Powell has been with the department since Feb. 2, 1996. He served as a Captain since Feb. 4, 2013. He has previously held the ranks of 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, and Captain.
Lieutenant Chris Jacobs was promoted to the rank of Captain. Jacobs served in the department since Sept. 28, 2001. He has been a Lieutenant since Feb. 4, 2013.