Santa Monice Fire Captain Promoted to Battalion Chief

By City News Service

Santa Monica Fire Department Capt. Jeff Furrows was promoted to battalion chief, Chief Scott Ferguson announced Friday.

Furrows will begin his new role Wednesday. He was most recently captain of Engine Company 5, Ferguson said.

"Captain Furrows epitomizes the kind of discipline, energy and compassion necessary to be a successful battalion chief," Ferguson said.

"Over the course of his 27 years he has continued to fully engage at all levels, both internally and within our community. Perhaps his greatest gift is that of a teacher. Given our department's large number of recent retirements and subsequent new hires, this characteristic may become our greatest asset."

Furrows was Firefighter of the Year in 1994 and 1997. He was a paramedic in Glendale before joining the Santa Monica Fire Department.

Furrows resides in the South Bay with his wife Anne and three children, Cassandra, Christian and Collin.