COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) on Wednesday announced the promotion of three veteran firefighters following the recent retirement of company officers that occurred on January 3. The promotions are effective immediately.
Lt. Don Richards has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Capt. Richards is a 27-year veteran of the CFD. He is assigned to Battalion C and will serve as the Station Captain of Fire Station 4.
Firefighter Cody Hercamp has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Hercamp has served the department since 2014. He is assigned to Battalion A and will serve as a company officer at Fire Station 1.
Firefighter Jeff Brown has also been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Brown is a 13-year veteran of CFD. He is assigned to Battalion C and will serve as a company officer at Fire Station 1.
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