Eight newly promoted members of the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services were appointed to new positions yesterday, 26 June 2023.

Tonga Fire and Emergency Services stated in a social media post, that the Fire Commander, Sione Maile Fakatava has been promoted to Deputy Fire and Emergency Commissioner of the newly established Community and Safety Division (formerly known as the Community and Safety Department).

Senior Fire Fighter, Fa’aoso Polo Tausisi was promoted to Fire Officer and 2iC of the Human Resources Unit.

Principal Fire Fighter, Sione Feke’ila Lautaimi was promoted to Senior Fire Fighter at Fire Station 1 in Longolongo, Tongatapu.

Leading Fire Fighter Sikifi Ma’afu was promoted to Principal Fire Fighter at Fire Station 5 in Lapaha, Tongatapu. Leading Fire Fighter Toiohiko Kakaua Petisela ‘Otukolo was promoted to Principal Fire Fighter at Fire Station 6 in Nukunuku, Tongatapu.

Fire Fighter ‘Ana Sekolo Tupou has been promoted to Leading Fire Fighter under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Services, Response and Prevention Division. Fire Fighter Silivenusi Lavulavu has been promoted to Leading Fire Fighter (a general post).

Fire Fighter Na’a Malohi Heimuli has been meritoriously promoted to Leading Fire Fighter after 8 years of experience and hard work as a Fire Fighter.