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Forsyth Fire Department Promotes Six, One Retires

Six fire personnel ranging in a variety of positions and ranks were promoted, while one employee steps down from a long career.

The Forsyth County Fire Department recognized the retirement of one of its own and promoted six fire personnel during a recent ceremony in front of family, friends and staff.

Ranging in a variety of ranks and positions, the six who were promoted include:

Lieutenant Barry Head who began his career with the FCFD in August 1997. He was formally promoted to the rank of division chief, fire marshal.

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Arson Investigator Debbie Lindstrom was formally promoted to the rank of deputy fire marshal. She will celebrate 11 years with the fire department next month.

The FCFD also promoted Firefighter/EMT Brian Christie and Firefighter/EMT Jeremy Hamilton to the rank of lieutenant. Christie, who began his career with the fire department in June 2005, is currently stationed at Fire Station 3. Hamilton, who will celebrate six years with the fire department this July, is currently stationed at Fire Station 5.

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Matthew Suggs, a senior vehicle equipment technician, was promoted to the rank of maintenance supervisor. Suggs began his career with the FCFD in February 2000.

Jack Tribble, a vehicle equipment technician, was formally promoted to the rank of senior vehicle equipment technician. Tribble has been with the FCFD since January 2004.

“The dedication and leadership exhibited by these members of the Fire Department is to be commended,” said Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “It is with tremendous pride that we promote them to their new ranks and positions within the department.”

Capping off the ceremony was the recognition of Captain Dwight Clark, a fire veteran for nearly 54 years. Cpt. Clark, who began his long career in San Angelo, Texas in July 1959, came to Forsyth County in April 2001. The move was preceded by a tour with the Georgia Fire Academy.

The event Friday was held at the Forsyth County Public Safety Complex.

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