The Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. have published the list of 2004 operational officers. The department elected the Chief Officers and the line officers were promoted based on a resume and interview review process.

Chief Officers:

Duane Svites—Department Chief
Scott Herbert—Deputy Fire Chief
David Svites—Deputy EMS Chief
Eddie McPherson—Assistant Fire Chief
Bobby Bagley—Assistant EMS Chief

Operational Line Officers:

Rodne Getgen—Fire Captain
Chris Cole—EMS Captain
Antwan Thomas—Fire Lieutenant
Henry Faunce—Fire Lieutenant (Safety Officer)
Ricky Burch—EMS Lieutenant
Pete Eckstein—Fire Sergeant
Joey Hoffman—Fire Sergeant
Jack Lowe—Fire Sergeant
Brad Saunders—EMS Sergeant
Erin Thompson—EMS Sergeant

Chief Engineer Steve Cook
Engineer Todd Connick
Engineer John Therres
Engineer Pat Jenkins
Engineer Jim Hill
Engineer Smoke Gardiner

Congratulations to all of the newly promoted leaders and we wish you luck with the 2004 year.