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SAGINAW FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS!
We are proud to introduce three important staff promotions in the fire department made effective April 1st, 2019. Staff promotions were necessary due to the retirement of Captain Roby Judge who completed an honorable and dedicated 38 year fire service career with the department. “Captain Judge’s departure created a cascading effect in promotional opportunities in the department and I am confident that we have selected the correct individuals to perform in these leadership roles to ensure we continue delivering the highest quality emergency services to our citizens” states Fire Chief Spears.
Captain John Tadlock
John Tadlock was promoted to the rank of Captain from his previous rank of Lieutenant. The department has three Captains, one assigned to each of our three shifts. The Captains are the highest ranking shift duty officers and are responsible for overseeing the personnel and operations of both fire stations on their respective shifts. Captain Tadlock is currently assigned to B shift at fire station 1 and has been with our department since June of 2004. Captain Tadlock is a Paramedic and holds and Advanced Firefighter certification along with several other fire service certifications from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. One of those certifications is Fire Investigator and Captain Tadlock is the partner and handler of Sheldon, the department’s accelerant detection canine.
Lieutenant John Gambino
John Gambino was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant from his previous rank of Apparatus Operator. The department has three Lieutenants, one assigned to each of our three shifts. The Lieutenants work under the direction of the shift Captains and are responsible for the overseeing the personnel and operations of their assigned shift and station. In the absence of the Captain the Lieutenants assume the responsibility of overseeing the personnel and operations of both fire stations. Lt. Gambino is currently assigned to C shift at fire station 1 and has been with our department since June of 2004. Lt .Gambino is a Paramedic and holds and Advanced Firefighter certification along with several other certifications from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Apparatus Operator Brian Hunter
Brian Hunter was promoted to the rank of Apparatus Operator from his previous position of firefighter. The department has six Apparatus Operators, one assigned to each of our three shifts at both fire stations. The Apparatus Operators are the primary drivers and operators of our fire apparatus and act-up as the company officer in the absence of their respective shift Captain or Lieutenant. The Apparatus Operators are also responsible for conducting the shift duty life and fire safety inspections of our businesses that are performed annually. AO Hunter is currently assigned to A shift at fire station 2 and has been with our department since August of 2014. AO Hunter is a Paramedic and holds and Advanced Firefighter certification along with numerous other from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.