Five members of the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department were promoted today in a ceremony held in Toledo City Council Chambers at One Government Center.

Promoted to Deputy Chief: Battalion Chief Orlando Gonzalez, appointed to the Department on September 11, 1992.

Promoted to Battalion Chief: Captain Michael Benadum, appointed to the Department on September 11, 1992.

Promoted to Captain: Lieutenant Timothy Furey, appointed to the Department on December 6, 2002.

Promotions to Lieutenant: Private Tamra Powell, appointed July 20, 2001; Private Daniel Lietaert, appointed December 15, 2006.

On behalf of Fire Chief Luis Santiago and the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, congratulations to all those promoted today. We wish you luck as you move into the next phase of your career.