At Thursday’s swearing in, HTFD Chief Joe Temarantz pinned the Assist Chief badge on his son. Assistant Fire Chief Temarantz began his first shift in his new role on Thursday at 4 p.m. In his ...

On Monday, Baker received her assistant chief badge from the Tucson Fire Department. She’s now attained the highest rank that a woman has held in the history of the Tucson Fire Department.

In this installment of “Behind the Badge” I speak with Victoria Fire Department Assistant Chief of EMS Operation Mark Martyn. From growing up in Victoria to climbing the ranks of the Victoria ...