Camano Island Fire & Rescue celebrated two promotions and a new firefighter at the March 26 Board of Fire Commissioner’s meeting.
After Capt. Ryan Shaughnessy went to Tulalip’s District 15, CIFR needed a captain.
Fire Chief Michael Schick said the department took the opportunity to promote from among its qualified and capable members.
“We’ve had no promotional opportunities, but our people stick around for a long time,” Schick said last week.
In a domino effect, Lt. Chad Schmidt was promoted to the rank of captain, firefighter Mike Griswold became lieutenant and part-time firefighter Scott Webb became full time.
Griswold had been a lieutenant, but was reassigned as a firefighter when CIFR underwent a reduction in force in 2011 due to Stanwood partnering with North County for fire services.