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Quincy Fire Department swears in new lieutenant and deputy chief
Summary
Two Quincy Fire Department members were promoted and sworn in: Ryan Willingham to lieutenant and Brad Kendrick to deputy chief. Officials and family members attended the ceremony; the mayor and fire chief administered oaths.
The Quincy Fire Department held a promotion and swearing-in ceremony during the council meeting, installing Lieutenant Ryan Willingham and Deputy Chief Brad Kendrick.
Chief Salarin introduced Ryan Willingham' who began with the department on Aug. 15, 2012'and listed his state Fire Marshal certifications and that he is a licensed paramedic. Willingham was officially promoted April 9, 2025, by the Police and Fire Commission and took the oath of office before the council. "To protect my community and its citizens," Willingham repeated as part of the oath.
Deputy Chief Brad Kendrick, who began his career with the department on July 19, 2005, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2017, was sworn in after Willingham. Kendrick's record of state certifications and instruction in company officer classes was read into the record; he thanked his parents, wife and three daughters for their support.
The chief noted Lieutenant Willingham's crew responded to a morning fire and praised the department's work. Family members of both promoted officers were present for the ceremony and brief remarks.
These promotions were presented during the city'business portion of the meeting and recorded in the minutes; no council vote was required for the swearing-in itself beyond routine recognition.
