MFD Introduces Six New Lieutenants!

Four paramedics and two apparatus engineers were recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant with the City of Madison Fire Department. They are among a group of ten (pictured) who will become lieutenants as positions become available.

Each candidate passed a rigorous application process in order to qualify. All have at least ten years of experience in the department. In addition to taking a written test, all candidates are reviewed on various aspects of their overall job performance, including etiquette, punctuality, and engagement with the public, to name just a few. They also participated in a three-part “Assessment Center” where they were tested on personnel problem solving, fire response strategy, and teaching scenarios.

The following individuals have been assigned to their new position at one of our thirteen stations, serving in one of three 24-hour shift cycles (e.g. “A” shift, “B” shift, “C” shift).

We invite you to get to know them by following this blog throughout the week!

Dan Williams
Years of Services with MFD: 22
Previous Post: Paramedic at Station 2, “C” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 12, “C” shift

Linnea Anderson
Years of Service with MFD: 19
Previous Post: Firefighter utilized as a paramedic at Station 9, “A” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 5, “A” shift

Chris Carbon
Years of Service with MFD: 18
Previous Post: Paramedic at Station 2, “B” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 12, “B” shift

Wes Ecker
Years of Service with MFD: 17
Previous Post: Apparatus Engineer at Station 13, “A” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 5, “C” shift

Chris Hammes
Years of Service with MFD: 12
Previous Post: Paramedic at Station 3, “A” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 13, “A” shift

Jeffery Vogen
Years of Service with MFD: 12
Previous Post: Apparatus Engineer at Station 1, “C” shift
New Post: Lieutenant at Station 11, “C” shift