Published: 3/15/2013

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department promotions

Newly promoted Toledo Fire and Rescue Department captains were sworn in March 15 during a ceremony at One Government Center in Toledo. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo David Dauer Toledo Fire and Rescue Department CFO and battalion chief, left, swears in newly promoted captains. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Newly prompted Toledo Fire and Rescue Department battalion chief Damon Williams is embraced by his wife Michelle after she pinned his new collar brass on him.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mary Rodriguez beams as her son David Rodriguez is promoted from the rank of captain to battalion chief. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Toledo Fire Chief Luis Santiago addresses members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department being promoted. From left are captains John Kaminski, Timothy Clapp, Damon Williams and David Rodriguez, who were all promoted to battalion chiefs.

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David Dauer Toledo Fire and Rescue Department CFO and battalion chief, left, swears in newly promoted battalion chiefs, from left, David Rodriguez, Damon Williams, Timothy Clapp, and John Kaminski.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo David Dauer Toledo Fire and Rescue Department CFO and battalion chief, left, swears in newly promoted battalion chiefs, from left,... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Lynn Rodriguez pins new collar brass on the shirt of her husband, newly promoted Toledo Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief David Rodriguez.

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John Schnorberger gets new collar brass from his wife Amy after being promoted from lieutenant to captain. Looking on are their children, Katy, 9, and Drew, 7.

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James McConkey pins lieutenant's collar brass on the shirt of his daughter Kathy Zeller after she was promoted from private to lieutenant.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo David Dauer Toledo Fire and Rescue Department CFO and battalion chief, left, swears in newly promoted lieutenants. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Jeff Schroeder, holding son Jake 3, gets new collar brass from his daughter Sophia, after he was promoted from private to lieutenant.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Newly promoted Captain Dexter Baker, left, is congratulated by Toledo Mayor Mike Bell. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

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