Marion County Fire Rescue was proud to announce on Wednesday that several firefighters/paramedics and lieutenants have received promotions.
Fire Chief James Banta kicked off the announcements with the department’s two newest Driver Engineers: Joshua Dobbs and Daniel Laxton. Prior to this week’s promotion, Dobbs and Laxton both served as a firefighter/paramedic. “Please congratulate these two rock stars when you see them,” said Banta in a social media post. Three more promotions were appropriately announced on Wednesday during National EMS Week, which runs from May 15 through May 21. Lieutenants Bethany Smith, Brian Fugate, and Andrew Bragoli have been promoted to the rank of Captain.