| STATE OF SAN ANDREAS FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS |  |
Appointments
Appointed as Fire Lieutenant
Antonio Diriana
Appointed as Fire Engineer
Ralph Davis
Michael Pokrovski
Appointed as Firefighter III
Clara Nakazato
Promotions
Promoted to Battalion Chief
Kira Hernandez
Promoted to Fire Lieutenant
Simon Gofrowsky
Promoted to Firefighter III
Elliot Alderson
Promoted to Firefighter II
Nick Castro
Alvin Cruz
Calvin Cruz
Promoted to Firefighter I
Paulo Diaz
Jeff Walsh
Alyssa Rios
Divisional Appointments
Appointed as R&T Division Commander
Antonio Diriana
Appointed as R&T Division Deputy Commander
Michael Pokrovski
Awards
Medal of Valor
Medal of Valor is awarded to those who have been recognized for their meritorious acts.
Clara Nakazato
Antonio Diriana
Distinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to those personas who have performed acts of heroism which are directly or not fire-related.
Antonio Diriana
Michael Pokrosvki
Instructor of the Month
This award is given to exemplary Instructor of R&T division who provides great knowledge.
Antonio Diriana
Life-saving award
Given to those who voluntarily go beyond their duty responsibilities and under dangerous situation rescue the patient.
Clara Nakazato
Antonio Diriana
Paramedic of the year
The best EMS employee of 2023.
Shaquana Howard
Firefighter of the year
The best Firefighter employee of 2023.
Antonio Diriana
