“We have a distinguished, prestigious, and proud fire department, which is visible in the heroic actions of our firefighters every single day,” Mayor Steven Fulop said at the ceremony.
“Being a firefighter is a difficult job and I want to thank the 21 new firefighters as you raise your hand today and take the Oath of Office to join the best fire department in the state.” The newest firefighters will be spread throughout the city’s 28 fire companies located citywide. The JCFD averages approximately 14,000 emergency responses per year.
“This past summer, we grew the number of Fire Companies from 26 to 28 for the first time since the 1930s, and our new firefighters will be assigned to firehouses spanning the City to further enhance fire protection,” added JCFD Chief Steven McGill.