The City of Valdosta has promoted Marcus Haynes to deputy fire chief.
The move became effective last week, Aug. 1, city officials said in a statement.
City officials conducted an internal process for qualified and exemplary applicants.
"Candidates participated in a highly competitive and comprehensive interview process, which included multiple panel interviews with department directors and fire chiefs from outside fire departments," city officials said. "The candidates' perception, judgment, decisiveness, oral communication, leadership and organizational planning skills were evaluated and scored. The assessment panel members were unanimous in recommending him for the promotion."
“The City of Valdosta Fire Department has a rich history of leadership and high-quality service to our community. Marcus typifies those qualities that will continue to carry forward the exemplary service from the Valdosta Fire Department,” City Manager Mark Barber said.