06/02/2026
Knightdale Fire would like to announce several significant promotions within the department, effective June 6, 2026.
After a distinguished career spanning 32 years in the fire service, Battalion Chief William Boggs has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief. Since joining the department's leadership team as a Battalion Chief in 2020, Chief Boggs has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, operational expertise, and commitment to organizational excellence. In his new role, he will oversee the department's administrative and support services functions, including strategic planning, budget development, fleet and resource management, emergency management coordination, and ISO compliance.
KFD would also like to announce the promotion of Captain Mark Guy to Battalion Chief. Chief Guy brings more than 20 years of fire service experience and has served the Knightdale Fire Department since 2013. His dedication to our personnel, commitment to operational excellence, and strong performance throughout the promotional process have clearly demonstrated his readiness to assume this critical leadership role. Chief Guy will report as the B Shift battalion chief beginning June 10, 2026.
Finally, the department would like to congratulate Russell Strutton and Sterling Strickland on their exceptional performance in the recent promotional processes. Both demonstrated sound judgment, strong technical knowledge, and professionalism throughout the assessment and have earned promotions to the next rank. Russell Strutton has been promoted to Captain, and Sterling Strickland has been promoted to Lieutenant. Both promotions will be effective on June 6, 2026.
Join us in congratulating these men on these well-deserved promotions and wishing them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their careers.
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