Long Beach Fire Department Promotions and Honors

On Friday, February 1, 2013 the Long Beach Fire Department honored members of the Department for their recent promotion to the ranks of Marine Safety Officer, Rescue Boat Operator, and Battalion Chief.  Members of the community were also honored for their contributions to the Department and to the community.  Individuals listed below who received promotions will fill positions vacated by retirements and other promotions.  Below is a list of honorees.

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·        Darrin Curry                                        Battalion Chief
·        James Pagnanelli                                Fire Boat Operator 
·        Eric Yauchzee                                Fire Boat Operator 
·        Nick Kraus                                         Fire Boat Operator
·        Cameron Abel                                Rescue Boat Operator
·        Trevor Wawrzynski                                Marine Safety Officer
·        Juanita Arias                                        Secretary of Fire Prevention
·        Kim O'Neill                                        Secretary of Support Services
·        Leticia Garcia                                Clerk Typist III within Fire Prevention
·        Robert Cherney                                Community Services Award
·        Bill and Nancy Nash                                 Community Services Award
·        Tracy Manzer, Press Telegram                Letter of Appreciation 
·        Mike Murchison, Clancy Foundation         Letter of Appreciation


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Jim Arvizu, Captain
Community Services/Special Events/PIO
Long Beach Fire Department