Binghamton Fire Department Promotes Six First Responders to Leadership Ranks

The Binghamton Fire Department is securing its next generation of leadership after a series of planned retirements opened up key spots.

Mayor Jared M. Kraham announced a fresh round of promotions, officially elevating six seasoned first responders to higher ranks within the department this month. These leadership changes are designed to keep the city's emergency response sharp, stable, and ready to roll as some of the department's most familiar faces pass the torch.

The changes took effect July 1 and span multiple ranks, from Assistant Chief down to Lieutenant.

Binghamton Fire Department Promotes Two Captains to Assistant Chief

Headlining the mid-summer changes are David J. Holleran and Bryan R. Davidson, who have officially taken on the roles of Assistant Chiefs. These two aren't strangers to the local grind; Holleran brings a staggering 36 years of fire service to his new role, while Davidson hits the ground running with 21 years of experience under his belt. Both men served as Captains before their step up this month.

They are filling critical boots left behind by the retirement of former Assistant Chief Mike Griffis, as well as the recent promotion of Thomas P. Edwards, who moved from Assistant Chief to the department's top Chief spot last month.

Mayor Kraham called the group "the next generation of leadership for the Binghamton Fire Department," saying the promotions position the department to keep providing strong emergency response to the community for years to come.

New Binghamton Fire Captains and Lieutenants Named

The leadership transition ripples down through the ranks, creating a domino effect of promotions that went into effect on July 1. Marco T. Michitti, a member of the department since 2007, and R. Tim Smith, who joined the ranks in 2008, have both climbed from Lieutenants to Captains.

Right behind them, the department appointed two new Fire Lieutenants to help oversee daily shift work: Eric A. Mastroianni, a Binghamton firefighter since 2014, and Connor J. Whiting, who joined the department in 2019.

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City Officials Focus on Long-Term Stability and Emergency Readiness

According to city leaders, keeping these leadership spots filled is about much more than just handshakes and new badges. Fire Chief Thomas P. Edwards said filling the vacancies provides organizational stability and continuity across the department and is critical to maintaining operational readiness and firefighter safety.