Brian Salmon has been promoted from captain to battalion chief at the Overland Park Fire Department after 18 years of service.
The department announced the promotion Thursday, Oct. 15, saying Salmon's leadership and operational expertise have strengthened the department. The post referred to him as "BC Salmon."
Salmon joins the battalion chief ranks at a department that operates nine traditional fire stations and two squad houses, according to its 2025 annual report. The department provides fire and emergency medical services to Overland Park, Merriam and portions of southern Johnson County and northern Miami County.
No additional details about the promotion ceremony or Salmon's specific career assignments were included in the announcement.
