Hearn promoted to engineer with Hendersonville Fire Department

The Hendersonville Fire Department has announced the promotion of Chris Hearn from firefighter/EMT to engineer.

The promotion took effect on June 15.

“Engineer Hearn has shown a tenacity for knowledge and growth during his time with our organization,” Hendersonville Fire Chief Joseph Vindigni said in a news release. “The position of engineer is critical to our daily operations, and we feel he will do an outstanding job in his new role.”

Hearn began full-time employment with the department as a firefighter/EMT in August of 2017. He came to the fire service following time working as a team leader in the computer department of an electronics retailer.

Hearn attended the Henderson County Fire Academy through Blue Ridge Community College and previously worked part-time with the Hendersonville Fire Department and as a volunteer for Dana Fire Department.

He holds an associate degree in General Studies from Valencia College in Central Florida and has a love of teaching and passing on knowledge.

In order to serve as an engineer at the fire department, personnel must hold the following certifications in addition to various hazardous materials, driving and incident management training: N.C. certification as a Firefighter Level II, emergency medical technician, emergency vehicle driver certification, driver operator pumps, driver operator aerials and child passenger safety seat technician.