Last week, the North Little Rock Fire Department held retirement, promotion and swearing-in ceremonies at the Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center.
Among the highlights was Capt.Ricky Cranford being promoted to Battalion Chief, and he is the first Black firefighter in the city’s history to hold that rank.
Five other firefighters were promoted as Matthew Hunt, Tanner Ramsey and Matt Matchett were promoted to Lieutenant, while David Kirkendoll and Steve Lankford were promoted to Captain.
Retiring firefighters include Battalion Chief Al Cerrato, 43 years of service; Capt. Perry Tackett, 36 years of service and Lt. Mark Mahan, 20 years of service.
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and Battalion Chief Ricky Cranford.
North Little Rock Fire Department has promotions
North Little Rock Fire Department has promotions
North Little Rock Fire Department has promotions
Last week, the North Little Rock Fire Department held retirement, promotion and swearing-in ceremonies at the Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center.
Among the highlights was Capt.Ricky Cranford being promoted to Battalion Chief, and he is the first Black firefighter in the city’s history to hold that rank.
Five other firefighters were promoted as Matthew Hunt, Tanner Ramsey and Matt Matchett were promoted to Lieutenant, while David Kirkendoll and Steve Lankford were promoted to Captain.
Retiring firefighters include Battalion Chief Al Cerrato, 43 years of service; Capt. Perry Tackett, 36 years of service and Lt. Mark Mahan, 20 years of service.
View a slideshow of the day by clicking here.