From staff reports
On Friday, June 27, at Burton Fire District Station 84, in front of family, friends, and coworkers, the Burton Fire District promoted two firefighters to the rank of Lieutenant.
After being sworn in by Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree, the families of both the newly promoted officers got to pin on their new ranks.
Newly promoted Lt. Basye Hibbett, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), has been with the Burton Fire District since 2016. In 2021, Lt. Hibbett was part of an emergency crew that successfully revived a person who was in cardiac arrest.
Newly promoted Lt. Morgan Clifton, a paramedic, was selected as Shift II’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year.
“I have the honor of hiring these folks and promoting them as they grow within this profession and progress in their careers,” stated Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree. “No matter how many times I get to do this it’s just as happy and rewarding each time.”
