The Professional Firefighters of Leesburg, Local 2957, has promoted Engineer Joe Pongratz to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Pongratz will be posted to Station 61 on A-Shift, where he will take on new leadership responsibilities and assist with daily operations. Department officials stated that the elevation recognizes his years of dedication, great work ethic, and commitment to the fire service's goal. His experience and professionalism are expected to improve crew readiness, teamwork, and service delivery throughout the organization.