Nashville Fire sees fresh face of leaders after 46 promoted

Nashville Fire promoted 46 people within the department during a promotional ceremony Thursday at Nissan Stadium.

The promoted personnel received their new badges from Mayor David Briley and Nashville Fire Department Director Chief William Swann.

“I am committed to making sure the best of the best are in positions within the department to help us be the best we can,” Director Chief William Swann said. “Thursday is an exciting day for the department and truly for the people of Davidson County.”

A spokesperson with the Nashville Fire Department says the new promotions bring a fresh crop of new leaders from within its ranks.

The promoted supervisors jumped into the tasks of their new jobs following Thursday's ceremony.