The Freeport Fire Department has promoted William Backus to district chief and Chad Schubert to lieutenant, recognizing nearly four decades of combined service within the department.
According to a community announcement, Backus has served Freeport residents for more than 19 years and Schubert has served nearly 17 years as a firefighter.
Backus most recently served as a lieutenant, a rank he attained in 2018. The department said Backus is a member of its hazardous materials team, serves as a CPR instructor and has received a meritorious service award…