Crime & Safety

Mount Vernon Firefighters Promoted Friday

The Mount Vernon Fire Department held a promotion ceremony at the Doles Center.

MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Mount Vernon Fire Department held a promotion ceremony Friday at the Doles Center in Mount Vernon.

Mayor Richard Thomas and Commissioner Theodore “Teddy” Beale promoted two individuals to the rank of Captain and six to the rank of Lieutenant.

Promoted to Captain:

Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Lieutenant Juan Peralta
  • Lieutenant Kim "Rob" Odindo

Promoted to Fire Lieutenant:

  • Firefighter Roderick Hines
  • Firefighter Patrick Gallagher
  • Firefighter Richard Heckett
  • Firefighter Shawntele Harper
  • Firefighter Sherman Trotman
  • Firefighter Ervin "Larry" Oake

Congratulations to all!

Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.