Chatham County Fire Department proudly recognizes ten members who have successfully completed the Fire Officer I certification course, marking an important milestone in their professional development and leadership journey within the organization. The following personnel successfully attained their certification:

Cayden Ward

Colton Wilhelm

James Arnold

Rossen Parks

Brandon Hardy

Duncan Gorman

Ethan Henderson

Jarret Hansen

Ted Lupica

Mackenzie Jackson

Benjamin Davis

The Fire Officer I program is designed to prepare firefighters for supervisory roles by strengthening essential leadership skills, incident management capabilities, and operational decision-making. Throughout the course, participants received instruction in areas including company-level leadership, personnel management, fireground communications, safety responsibilities, and effective supervision during emergency and non-emergency operations.

Completion of the program represents a significant commitment to professional growth and continued excellence in public service. The certification equips these firefighters with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead crews effectively while maintaining the high standards of service the community expects from Chatham County Fire.

The newly certified officers join a growing number of Chatham County Fire personnel advancing their leadership education as the department continues to invest in training, readiness, and organizational development.

Chatham County Fire remains committed to providing ongoing training opportunities that enhance operational effectiveness while supporting career advancement for its members.