The Southaven Fire Department announced the promotion of Rick Carpenter to deputy chief, the department said.
Carpenter began his career with the department in 1995 and has served for 31 years, the department said. He has held the ranks of firefighter, driver, lieutenant, captain and battalion chief, the department said.
He has earned numerous technical rescue certifications and served as a member of Mississippi Task Force 1, the state’s Urban Search and Rescue team, the department said. Carpenter is also a graduate of the Mississippi Executive Fire Officer (MEFO) program, the department said…