Newport firefighters

(Photo by Larry Coonrod)

City Recorder Peggy Hawker swears in a new Newport firefighter and four firefighters being promoted to the rank of captain on Tuesday during the Newport City Council meeting. Fire Chief Phil Paige said the promotions are part of a department reconfiguration designed to provide better service. Pictured, from left, are: Firefighter Tom Jackson, Capt. Brian Haggerty, Capt. Doyle Helmricks Capt. Richard Giles and Capt. Tracy Cole.

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