Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., the City of Hammond, and the Hammond Fire Department, announced promotions to its leadership team at the Hammond Fire Department.
Thirty-two year veteran Chris Trtan has been promoted to Assistant Chief. As Assistant Chief, Trtan will run daily operations and be the top firefighter on call for Shift 2.
Ryan Anguiano, a twenty year member of the Department has been promoted from Battalion Chief to Assistant Chief of the Fire Training Division. As Assistant Chief of Fire Training, he will manage and provide for all fire training for the Hammond Fire Department.
Senior Captain Bryan Robson, a 27 year member of the Department has been promoted to Battalion Chief. Robson will be assigned to run North Battalion on Shift 3.
“The City of Hammond has a great Fire Department. These three Chiefs are all highly respected and veteran members of the Department and I am excited to see them promoted and given the opportunity in their new roles. They will continue to serve our residents and city and I look forward to working with them,” said Mayor McDermott.
For questions please contact the Mayor’s office at 219-853-6302.