Corpus Christi Fire Department Deputy Chief, Doug Matthijetz said that almost every year, the department responds to some type of firework related incident.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade announced the promotions of asst. chief Doug Matthijetz to deputy fire chief, and battalion chief Billy Belyeu to asst. fire chief.
On Thursday June 14 at 3 p.m., the cadets with the CCFD 44th Fire Academy will receive their official firefighter or paramedic badges during their graduation ceremony.