Over the past year the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department has seen the retirement of Deputy Chief Gary Morris and Captain Tim Adkins. Both members have served their community in excess of thirty years, and will forever be Life Members of the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department. Life Membership is attained by serving a minimum of twenty years as a Corporate Member in good standing. Congratulations to both Deputy Chief Morris and Captain Adkins! Please enjoy your retirement, but don't be a stranger!

The above mentioned retirements created vacancies within the line officer ranks. Chief Wagoner has announced his promotions to fill these voids. Congratulations to the following members who have received promotions:

Assistant Chief Keith Mitchell – Promoted to Deputy Chief
Lieutenant Donnie Milgram – Promoted to Assistant Chief
Firefighter/EMT Doug Cummings – Promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter/EMT Tad Douglas – Promoted to Lieutenant