Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue announced the promotion of Lance Thornton to the position of lieutenant.

Thornton joined the department on April 1, 2000 and his first shift as lieutenant was scheduled for April 1, 2012. His promotion fills the spot left vacant after Dave Olsen’s retirement in February.

Thornton will be sworn in and pinned at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 9 at 4:05 p.m.