Cherokee County Promotes 5 Firefighters

Five Cherokee County firefighters on Wednesday were promoted yesterday during ceremonies at Cherokee County Fire Training Complex.

Adam Dierdorff was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Dierdorff came to the department in 2005 and was promoted to sergeant in August 2008.

The following firefighters were promoted to the rank of sergeant: David Burnaugh, Cheri Collett, David Miller and Nate Sullivan. David Burnaugh, Cherie Collett and David Miller came to work for the fire department in 2007 and Nate Sullivan came to work in 2010.

Numerous firefighters, chiefs and family members attended the event.

Photo 1: from left to right in front: Sgt. David Burnaugh, Sgt. David Miller, Lt. Adam Dierdorff, Sgt. Nate Sullivan and Sgt. Cheri Collett. Left to right in the back: Tim Prather, Cherokee County Fire Chief; Eddie Robinson, Assistant Fire Chief; Greg Erdely, Chief of Operations; Barry Gibson, Cherokee County Fire Marshal; and Danny West, EMS Chief.

Photo 2: Sgt. David Burnaugh

Photo: 3: Sgt. Cheri Collett

Photo 4: Lt. Adam Dierdoff

Photo 5: Sgt. David Miller

Photo 6: Sgt. Nate Sullivan

Photo credits: Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services