UFD Promotions Celebrated

The Urbana Fire Department has a comprehensive promotional process in which our members compete in order advance their careers.

The City of Urbana is proud to present and recognize the promotions for the following individuals:

Battalion Chief Greg Smith - effective October 14, 2022

• Greg Smith is a 24 year veteran of the Urbana Fire Department. BC Smith is a Technical Rescue Technician and has served on the department’s Honor Guard.

Battalion Chief Greg Kingston - effective November 5, 2022

• Greg Kingston is a 24 year veteran of the Urbana Fire Department. BC Kingston received the “Heroism & Community Service Award” from Fire House Magazine, was a Fire Officer of the Year recipient and is a Technical Rescue Technician.

Captain Matt Ennis - effective October 31, 2022

• Matt Ennis has 20 years of experience with the Urbana Fire Department. Capt. Ennis is a Fire Investigator, Technical Rescue Technician and Honor Guard member.

Lieutenant Michael “Craig” Dilley - effective October 31, 2022

• Craig Dilley has 12 years of experience with the Urbana Fire Department. Lt. Dilley is the Department’s Lead Fire Investigator and a Hazardous Materials Technician.

Lieutenant Blake Kuhns - effective November 5, 2022

• Blake Kuhns has 11 years of experience with the Urbana Fire Department. Lt. Kuhns serves on the city’s health insurance committee, is an EMS Service Officer, a Fire Investigator, a Technical Rescue Technician, Honor Guard member and a Paramedic.