The Bellevue Fire Department welcomed a new deputy chief, battalion chief and lieutenant last week.
Todd Dickerboom was sworn in as the new deputy chief of support services on Dec. 2. He will replace former deputy chief Marty LaFave, who retired a few days prior. The department said that LaFave’s retirement allowed for the three promotions.
Dickerboom has been with the Bellevue Fire Department for three decades and was previously a battalion chief.
Keith Allen was also promoted to battalion chief during the ceremony and will oversee Battalion 1.
The department also promoted firefighter Luke Steere to the position of fire lieutenant. He will be assigned to Engine 9 in Bellevue’s Newport Hills/Newcastle area.
The department is also anticipating creating a new captain position early next year. It has not been announced who will fill the role.
Newly promoted Deputy Chief Todd Dickerboom, Battalion Chief Keith Allen and Lieutenant Luke Steere listen to Fire Chief Mark Risen during their promotion ceremony on Dec. 2 (Allison DeAngelis/staff photo).
Newly promoted Deputy Chief Todd Dickerboom, Battalion Chief Keith Allen and Lieutenant Luke Steere listen to Fire Chief Mark Risen during their promotion ceremony on Dec. 2 (Allison DeAngelis/staff photo).
Newly promoted Deputy Chief Todd Dickerboom, Battalion Chief Keith Allen and Lieutenant Luke Steere listen to Fire Chief Mark Risen during their promotion ceremony on Dec. 2 (Allison DeAngelis/staff photo).
Newly promoted Deputy Chief Todd Dickerboom, center, stands with his wife Tracie as Chief Mark Risen prepares to promote him (Allison DeAngelis/staff photo).
Deputy Chief Todd Dickerboom, right, congratulates newly promoted Lieutenant Luke Steere, left (Allison DeAngelis/staff photo).
