Long time firefighter Steve Batten has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, putting him second in command and in charge of the operations of Clarksville Fire Rescue. Batten’s career started in 1996 at Fire Rescue, where he excelled at every level and rose through the ranks of the department. Previously an assistant fire chief and commander of A Shift, Batten has spent the past 11 years as an officer, honing his leadership skills and fire ground knowledge.
“I look forward to working with my coworkers in this new role and helping to grow the department into the future,” Batten said.
During his career, Batten, 47, earned a Fire Science degree, as well as many technical certifications.