Excerpts from the Dailyherald.com:
Andrew Larson has been promoted to deputy fire chief in Arlington Heights following the retirement of Bernie Lyons.
Larson, a 20-year veteran of the fire department, has held a number of leadership roles, including battalion chief for a year, public education officer for five years, and lieutenant for four years. He previously was an engineer and paramedic.
The Sycamore resident was sworn in at a village board meeting Monday by Mayor Tom Hayes.
Larson and fellow Deputy Chief Pete Ahlman report to Chief Ken Koeppen.
