COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus firefighter Marcus Gruner has successfully met the requirements to be recognized as a certified Indiana Smoke Diver by the Indiana Smoke Diver Association. Gruner and 18 other Indiana firefighters made up the latest graduating class.
“We are extremely proud of Marcus Gruner. During his time with our department, Marcus has been an excellent example of a fire service professional and we congratulate him on this achievement,” said Fire Chief Andy Lay.
Gruner is the first city firefighter to complete the Indiana Smoke Diver program. He paid for all costs associated with the course. The Fire Station 2 member has been with the Columbus Fire Department since 2015.