Warren Fire promotions

There were three promotions at the fire department Wednesday. Chief Ken Nussle said those promoted have 70 years of cumulative experience. Bill Monrean was promoted to assistant chief on Wednesday, the 30-year veteran of the Warren City Fire Department is replacing Daniel Suttles, who retired Friday after 30 years of service. Monrean will supervise the third platoon, assistant fire chiefs make $27.27 an hour.

Capt. Al Brown, with just under 25 years on the force, said he hadnát realized that with his promotion he would be WFDás second African American captain in history, but that he is proud to be.
Brown said he plans to, âdo my job effectively and impact our guys in a positive way.ã
Fire captains are paid $23.74 an hour.

The public safety and service director, Enzo Cantalamessa, swore the men into their new positions. Promotions were awarded based on tests administered by the Civil Service Commission, Nussle said.
Lt. Ken Horm has been with the fire department, in various jobs, since 1995. Most recently a firefighter, Horm will now act as a ladder officer and in other leadership roles throughout the department.
Horm said he expects to learn a lot while serving in the
Lieutenants are paid $20.63 an hour.