- December 4, 2025
The Palm Coast Fire Department announced the promotion of three of its firefighters on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Driver Engineer Brandon Davis has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and firefighters Gunner Pemberton and Caleb Dann to the rank of driver engineer, according to a city press release. Pemberton and Dann have also completed the paramedic program at Daytona State College and are now state certified paramedics.
“We are so proud of Brandon, Gunner, and Caleb for their hard work, dedication, and growth,” Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill said. “Their professional achievements reflect their dedication to excellence and to the growth of the Palm Coat Fire Department. We are eager to see how their leadership will continue shaping our culture and advancing our capabilities.”
Davis will serve in a first-line supervisory role, responsible for leading emergency response
operations including fire suppression, EMS and motor vehicle crashes. He originally joined the department as a volunteer firefighter in 2006. Following a hiatus, he rejoined the intern program in 2017 and became a career firefighter in 2018. He holds firefighter, EMT, and paramedic certifications from First Coast Technical College and was promoted to driver engineer in 2022. Outside the firehouse, Davis is also known for his musical talent as an accomplished drummer, the press release states.
Gunner Pemberton is a graduate of Matanzas High School’s Class of 2021. He began his fire service career at DCS where he earned his firefighter and EMT certifications in 2023. Originally from Long Island, New York, Pemberton moved to Palm Coast and transitioned from working as a cook in Flagler Beach to fire service.
Dann is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and
graduated from Atlantic High School, where he played football. He completed his firefighter and EMT certifications at DSC.
