THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, July 10, 1994 TAG: 9407080325
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 17 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Cover Story
LENGTH: Long : 131 lines
The following retired from the Portsmouth Fire Department on July 1:
Battalion Chiefs:
Charles E. White
Years: 30
Steve B. Wise
Years: 34
Captains:
John P. Breeding
Years: 27
Sammie L. Edwards
Years: 29
Thomas C. Hannah
Years: 27
Chester W. Harrison
Years: 28
Alton R. Hoggard
Years: 34
Commendation: Firefighter of the Year 1980
John W. Lamb
Years: 35
Billie L. Thompson
Years: 28
Robert F. Turner
Years: 27
Calvin L. Vann
Years: 26
Billie L. Williams
Years: 29
Beatty Winther
Years: 35
Lieutenants:
William C. Chapman
Years: 31
Ralph E. Owens
Years: 35
Commendation: Firefighter of the Year 1966
Jimmie L. Plummer
Years: 29
Clarence G. Roberts
Years: 29
Glen E. Suttles
Years: 32
Master firefighters:
Charles A. Andrews Jr.
Years: 27
Thomas A. Andrews
Years: 21
Harry C. Archer
Years: 24
Commendation: Firefighter of the Year 1974
Ronald W. Blick
Years: 31
E. Paul Creecy
Years: 28
Dwight D. Dunn
Years: 23
Nolan W. Efird
Years: 26
Charles W. Evans
Years: 26
John W. Gray
Years: 27
Jack L. Law
Years: 26
Richard L. Morgan
Years: 27
Commendations: Firefighter of the Year 1991
Medal of Valor 1992
Jerry P. Whitley
Years: 25
Ronald L. Woodyard
Years: 28
Firefighter:
James R. Robey Sr.
Years: 27 MEMO: Related stories on pages 14-16.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
Fire Department promotions effective July 1, 1994:
Battalion Chief*
James E. Hoffler
John C. Hoffler
Captain
David G. Barnes
Lloyd W. Beazley
Howard G. Buchanan
Danny E. Grandison
George D. Lindsay
Joseph L. Sears
Lieutenant
Ed D. Brett
William S. Campbell
Charles B. Claywell
William H. Collins
Michael L. Eddins
William L. Regula
Troy N. Tilley
John R. Wise
* Editor's note: While the list of retirees seemed to open the way
for two promotions to the rank of battalion chief, the recent employment
cuts announced by City Manager V. Wayne Orton included the elimination
of one battalion chief position.
In an interview July 1, Fire Chief Donald Newberry said, ``As of
today, they are both battalion chiefs,'' referring to twins James E.
Hoffler and John C. Hoffler, who received notification of their
promotions in June.
``The department is in a period of transition and no decision will be
made on this situation at least until July 12. No one will be laid off.
However, there may be a necessary reduction in rank.''
ILLUSTRATION: Photos of all retiring officers
KEYWORDS: PORTSMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT PROMOTION by CNB