The Branson Fire Department makes Fire Marshal Darin Patterson the new fire technical services captain, according to a Branson government press release.
The full press release is below:
(Branson, Mo. 3/8/24) Fire Marshal Darin Patterson is being promoted to the rank of Captain in the City of Branson’s Fire Department Technical Services Division. The Technical Services Division oversees many of the most important aspects of operating a safe and efficient City, providing fire and life safety inspections, fire investigations, community risk reduction educational programs and more.
City officials, under the leadership of City Administrator Cathy Stepp, say City Hall's ongoing and thorough work in reviewing all city codes and inspection processes led to Patterson's promotion. “Since joining the Fire Department in June of 2023, Darin has earned this step up by displaying excellent field work assisting contractors and developers with fire and life safety inspections at construction sites,” said Stepp.
Emphasizing Captain Patterson’s skills in interacting with the public, Fire Chief Ted Martin said, “Job duties include helping citizens, businesses and visitors on compliance with City standards, fire codes, and regulations that help ensure safety and prevent fires and loss of life.” Chief Martin added that Patterson will also concentrate on plan reviews, guide the development of pre-fire incident plans for commercial properties, and assist the State Fire Marshal’s office on investigations.
Patterson’s promotion exemplifies the City’s invigorated leadership succession plan, as the new Captain will take on responsibility for field inspections previously conducted by Division Chief Randy Fogle. Division Chief Fogle will shift his focus to other initiatives and projects.
“With many high-level initiatives moving rapidly under the direction of a new slate of strong leadership, we are experiencing accelerated momentum in our City. I congratulate Captain Patterson on his promotion that elevates him to an important part of senior leadership,” said Mayor Larry Milton. “We promised our constituents, visitors, business leaders and our entire community to better deliver City government at the speed of business -- we are grateful for all the positive changes,” said Milton.
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The above press release is from the Branson government.
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