Published: 9/3/2011

Fire & Rescue Department promotes officers

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Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Battalion Chief Dave Dauer, back left, swears in 13 newly promoted officers to the rank of lieutenant during a promotions ceremony at One Government Center in downtown Toledo. Seven officers, seated at left, were promoted to the rank of captain during Friday’s ceremony.

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Todd Besteda receives his captain’s bars from his wife, Kashaundra, and a hug from his son Michael, 4, as he is promoted to the rank of captain.

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