Hot Springs Fire Chief Ed Davis announced the recent retirement of Shift Commander Jeff Saunders, which brought about the following series of promotions. Captain Charles Nicholson was promoted to the rank of shift commander; Lieutenant Kenny Byrd was promoted to captain; Driver John Moore was promoted to lieutenant; and Firefighter Clint Hunter was promoted to driver. “Shift Commander Saunders served the city for nearly 39 years, and we wish him well in his new endeavors,” Davis said.