BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Fire Department announced the promotion of five new Captains on Wednesday. Five firefighters were promoted to the rank of Captain Oct. 2, the fire department announced. Nathaniel Prestage, Edgar Sanchez, Eric Stevenson, Jeffrey Perry and Jared Ehlers were all moved up the the position of Captain within the Kern County Fire Department. ‘Cowards’ sentenced for murder of CDCR counselor Officials say the new Captains will take on an immense amount of responsibility that comes with the job.