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Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
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Chris Harding

Todd Koehler

James Reed

Chad Kern

At the Tuesday night Committee of the Whole meeting of the Lincoln City Council, aldermen witnessed the promotion of four individuals within the Lincoln Fire Department.

The promotions are a direct result of the city recently establishing a new position of Deputy Fire Chief within the department. The Deputy position differs from the Assistant Chief positions in that the Deputy will assist the chief with more of the department administrative duties.

Chris Harding was promoted to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Todd Koehler was promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. James Reed was promoted to Captain and Chad Kern was promoted to Lieutenant.

City Attorney John Hoblit was absent for the evening so the swearing was conducted by Mayor Tracy Welch.

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