COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Fire Department has promoted seven officers. The promotions of three captains and four lieutenants is due to recent retirements and administration changes.
Lieutenants Steve Yeley, Jeff Cain,and Rusty Thompson have been promoted to the rank of captain.
Firefighters Jim Miller, Eric Darlage, Shawn McNealy and Yancy Murphy have been promoted to lieutenants.
Fire Chief Mike Compton, along with the administrative board of chiefs, interviewed 32 officer candidates before announcing the selection.