PROMOTIONAL BADGE PINNING CEREMONY – NOVEMBER 17, 2025

PROMOTIONAL BADGE PINNING CEREMONY – NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Shingle Springs, Calif., Novemer 18, 2025 — Last night, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District proudly hosted a Promotional Badge Pinning Ceremony at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Administration Building. The ceremony honored members of our organization who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the residents and visitors of our district.

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to recognize the accomplishments of our promoted personnel as they received their badges, marking the next chapter in their fire service careers. The evening reflected the core values of professionalism, integrity, and service that define our District.

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District is honored to announce the following promotions:

Deputy Chief
• Andrew Lemos
• Ben Anderson

Division Chief - Fire Marshal
• Jacob Poganski

Captain
• Duncan Silva
• Matt Irwin

Engineer
• Caleb Melton
• Tyler Ott

We congratulate each of these individuals and express our gratitude to their families for the support that enables them to serve our community. Their leadership and dedication strengthen our mission to provide the highest level of fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.

We thank the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians for hosting this special event and all who attended in support of our personnel.

Firefighters are taking an oath, standing in uniform with raised hands, in a formal setting.
Members take the oath (L to R): Engineer Tyler Ott, Engineer Caleb Melton, Captain Matt Irwin, Captain Duncan Silva, Division Chief Fire Marshal Jacob Poganski, Deputy Chief Ben Anderson, and Deputy Chief Andrew Lemos.
A woman in a dress helps a man in a fire uniform with a ceremonial pin or badge, celebrating a special moment together.
Engineer Tyler Ott receives his badge.
A firefighter is receiving a badge from a woman in a formal ceremony, with others observing in the background.
Engineer Caleb Melton receives his badge.
A firefighter is smiling and interacting with his partner and their young child during a celebratory moment in an official setting.
Captain Matt Irwin receives his badge.
A woman is pinning a badge on a man in a fire department uniform during a ceremony, while another man looks on.
Captain Duncan Silva receives his badge.
A ceremony where a woman pins a badge on a firefighter, honorably recognizing his service, with another firefighter in the background.
Division Chief - Fire Marshal Jacob Poganski receives his badge.
A group of children and adults are gathered, focused on something important, possibly during a ceremony or celebration.
Deputy Chief Ben Anderson receives his badge.
A firefighter is being honored with family present, as children and a woman assist with his uniform during a ceremony.
Deputy Chief Andrew Lemos receives his badge.
A group of firefighters in formal uniforms stands together in a room, with an American flag in the background.
(L to R) Captain Matt Irwin, Division Chief - Fire Marshal Jacob Poganski, Engineer Tyler Ott, Engineer Caleb Melton, Captain Duncan Silva, Deputy Chief Ben Anderson, Deputy Chief Andrew Lemos, Fire Chief Matt Gallagher, and Fire Chief Tim Cordero gather at the event. 
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