Mayor Gahan Appoints Third Generation Firefighter to Battalion Chief

Third Generation Firefighter Appointed to Battalion Chief

At today’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, Mr. Ron Brown, a 24-year veteran with the New Albany Fire Department, was promoted to BATTALION CHIEF.

Mr. Brown’s father Ron Toran served (1975-2007) as Chief with the NAFD and his grandfather Marion “Bunky” Toran served (1952-1981) as Battalion Chief with the New Albany Fire Department, making Mr. Brown a third-generation fire fighter in New Albany. Ron graduated from New Albany High School in 1994 and has served with the New Albany Fire Department for over 24 years. Ron is married with two children, and is excited about his new leadership role with the New Albany Fire Department. He has previously served as a Sergeant and Captain with the department, and has experience serving with the ambulance team.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brown into a leadership role with the New Albany Fire Department,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Ron has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership skills, and I’m proud to welcome him in this new role.”