Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters proudly congratulate our members on their well-deserved promotions! A ceremony was held at Cherry Hill Fire Department Headquarters on June 17, 2026:

Battalion Chief Stephen G. Kinky - Assigned as Shift Commander of A-Platoon. BC Kinky also serves as Treasurer of Cherry Hill Fire Officers International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3198 and has served with the CHFD since 2007.

Captain Sean McGowan - Will serve as Captain of Station 4 / Engine 1342 and assigned to B-Platoon. Captain McGowan has served with the CHFD since 2009.

Both BC Kinky and Captain McGowan have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and professionalism throughout their careers. We are proud to see them advance and know they will continue to serve our members, department, and community with distinction.

Congratulations, Battalion Chief Kinky and Captain McGowan!

Pictured above (left to right): Assistant Chief Timothy McGeady, Captain Sean McGowan,Battalion Chief Steve Kinky, Fire Chief Wade Houlihan, and Assistant Chief Brett DeLucca.