The Bellefontaine Fire Department hosted a swearing in ceremony Friday, Dec. 27, at the fire department for the promotion of two new assistant fire chiefs, Nate Alexander, left, and Randy McCully, right, both of whom are joined by Fire Chief Brian Wilson. Bellefontaine Mayor and former Bellefontaine Fire and EMS employee Dave Crissman conducted the oaths of office in front of a number of family members, friends and fire department personnel. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
New assistant chief Alexander, right, a 1999 Bellefontaine High School graduate, has been with the department for about six years and he will be in charge of shift C. He previously volunteered with the Bokescreek Fire Department and he was joined by his wife, Emily, who assisted with the pinning ceremony, and their two sons, Ryan and Evan, and other family members. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
New assistant chief McCully, right, will move into the role of being in charge of the fire prevention and education department. He was assisted by his wife Staci for the pinning ceremony. Their children Rylee and Hayden also attended, alongside extended family. McCully is a 1996 Riverside High School graduate who will mark nine years with the BFD in April. He previously served with the DeGraff Fire Department and Riverside EMS. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)