During the Jan. 22. Snoqualmie City Council meeting, Snoqualmie Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Lasswell and Fire Chief Mike Bailey were presented with pins for their respective promotions.
In his 21 years at the department, Lasswell has served as a firefighter, engine operator, active officer and longtime acting officer when the department experienced vacancies for lieutenant positions.
“Robert has excelled in these positions and has proved that he is ready for this next step in his career,” Bailey said. “I have the utmost confidence in his abilities and am looking forward to him joining our leadership team.”
Lasswell oversees the department’s personal protective gear program and is a wildland program lead. His promotion is effective on Feb. 1.