Chattanooga firefighter Corey Hooper has been promoted to Lieutenant at Engine 21 Red Shift, a career advancement that follows his remarkable work with the department, including an unforgettable emergency call where he delivered a baby in the back of an ambulance.
“Never stop learning and keep mentoring our new firefighters. Lean on our strong officers for support,” Chattanooga Fire Chief Terry Knowles said during the promotion announcement. “You do outstanding work and you will excel as a lieutenant. We are behind you and we are excited to see where you’re going to go the rest of your career.”
The promotion comes after Hooper demonstrated the quick thinking and compassion that defines Chattanooga’s fire service. On Saturday, March 5, 2022, while serving with the Engine 15 Red Shift crew, Hooper responded to what started as a routine medical call to a Brainerd home for a pregnancy emergency…