Fired up!

On Feb. 1, 2013 the Long Beach Fire Department honored some of its members for their recent promotions to the ranks of marine safety officer, rescue boat operator, and battalion chief. Members of the community were also honored for their contributions to the department and to the community. Individuals who received promotions will fill positions vacated by retirements and other promotions.
Pictured, front row, from left, are: fire boat operator Nick Kraus (promotion), marine safety officer Trevor Wawrzynski (promotion), and rescue boat operator Cameron Abel (promotion). In the back row, from left, are: fire boat operator Eric Yauchzee (promotion), deputy chief Dave Segura, fire chief Mike DuRee, assistant chief Ted Morton, marine safety chief Randy Foster, and battalion chief Darrin Curry (promotion).
Also honored were: James Pagnanelli, fire boat operator; Juanita Arias, secretary of Fire Prevention; Kim O’Neill, secretary of Support Services; Leticia Garcia, clerk typist III within Fire Prevention; Robert Cherney, Community Services Award; Bill and Nancy Nash, Community Services Award; Tracy Manzer, Press Telegram, Letter of Appreciation; and Mike Murchison, Clancy Foundation, Letter of Appreciation.

Source: LBFD