sentences:  He was promoted to fire marshal in 1946, and that same year won a commendation for arresting a man for 30 acts of arson and burglary.In 1960, he was cited for capturing an armed arsonist, and the year after became an acting lieutenant in the Bureau of Fire Investigation.During this time, Lowery was an active member of the Vulcan Society, serving as its President from 1946 to 1950, 1953 and 1954, 1957, and from 1959 to 1963.