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Cherokee County Fire Promote 15 Firefighters
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services promoted 15 firefighters last week during two promotion ceremonies.
HOLLY SPRINGS, GA — Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services promoted 15 firefighters last week during two separate promotion ceremonies held at the Cherokee County Fire Training Center, located just south of Holly Springs.
On Wednesday evening, nine firefighters were promoted at the training center. Zach Bennett, Danyell Chalk, Justin Dobson, Chris King, William Pflugrad and Brady Reed were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant were Kevin Fox, Joel Sciranko and Joseph Wigington.
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On Thursday evening, six firefighters were also promoted at the fire training center. Chris Ginn and Kristina Wigington were promoted to the rank of Captain.
Promoted to Division Chief were Kevin Lanier, Ryan McElwee and Mark Orr.
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Cherokee County Fire Operations Chief, Shane West was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of the fire department.
Numerous firefighters, chiefs and family members attended the event.
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