The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department held a swearing-in ceremony last week for three members who are moving up the ladder.
Brad Hartman and Todd Williamson were promoted to the position of lieutenant, and Vincent DeChristofalo was made assistant chief of training, education, and safety.
Chief Matt Love pins a bugle to the lapel of newly-promoted Assistant Chief Vincent DeChristofalo, standing next to Lieutenants Hartman and Williamson.
He explained that lieutenants live and work with their crews 24/7, making them a valuable asset to the department.
"We look at our lieutenants as our leaders on the inside," Love said.
Brad's father, Lieutenant Hartman, was brought up to pin his badge, and Captain Joe Reed pinned Williamson's.
Love explained that DeChristofalo started with the department in January and has hit the ground running.
"Vinnie comes to us with a substantial background in the fire service...and I can't say enough about how lucky we are," he said.