Maui Fire Department Promotes 25 Personnel

Eighteen firefighters elevated to Firefighter III, seven to Firefighter II

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura announced the promotion of 25 personnel, including 18 to the rank of Firefighter III and seven to the rank of Firefighter II. The promotions went into effect no later than January 1, 2026.

Why it matters

These promotions reflect the Maui Fire Department's commitment to developing its workforce and ensuring strong leadership within the organization. The new roles will allow these firefighters to take on greater responsibilities and contribute to the department's mission of protecting the community.

The details

The Firefighter III promotions include Terry Gumz, Matthew Paet, James Case, Nathanael Ham, Lee Moyers, Vietnam Nguyen, Eli Ferreira, Peter Kaina IV, Jarron Boswell, Jordan Boswell, Carson Chihara, Nathan Fujimoto, Wangdu Hovey, Dane Rogers, Kona Sarmiento, Carter Suzuki, John Van Scoy, and Nathan Wood. The Firefighter II promotions include Avinash Singh, Dennis Walsh, Joseph Bingham, Taylor DeGuerra, Ryan Dickson, Kendrick Komatsu, and Chase Rogers.

  • The promotions went into effect no later than January 1, 2026.

The players

Brad Ventura

Maui Fire Chief who announced the promotions.

Terry Gumz

Firefighter III promoted and assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Joined the department in 2007 and is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Matthew Paet

Firefighter III promoted and assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Joined the department in 2011 and is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

James Case

Firefighter III promoted and assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Joined the department in 2015 and is a graduate of Shasta High School.

Nathanael Ham

Firefighter III promoted and assigned to the Wailuku Fire Station. Joined the department in 2015 and is a graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School and the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Lee Moyers

Firefighter III promoted and assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Joined the department in 2015 and is a graduate of Maui High School and Pacific University of Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

These promotions demonstrate the Maui Fire Department's commitment to developing its workforce and ensuring strong leadership within the organization, which will ultimately benefit the community they serve.