Phillip Pennington was promoted to the position of Fire-Rescue Chief for the City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Chief Pennington has worked in the fire-rescue profession for 35 years, serving the City of Naples since September 2015 in various roles including Deputy Chief of Emergency Management and Interim Fire-Rescue Chief.
Prior to his arrival in Naples, he served 21 years with the City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Department and 6 years with Broward County Emergency Medical Services.
Pennington was named acting chief after Chief Pete Dimariaretired on February 10, 2023.
