The Owensboro Fire Department officially welcomed seven new members within its ranks Tuesday.
The seven recruits — Damon Brandle, Trevor Dixon, Brad Hall, Joshua Jones, Coy Murphy, Cody Ramburger and Jordan Roberts — were sworn in during a city commission meeting. Numerous friends and families of the recruits were present.
“They’ve accepted the mission to save lives and property,” said OFD Chief James Howard. “Soon they’ll be doing just that. In the homes, business and in the streets of our city.”
The seven recruits went through 12 weeks of training before being sworn in.
Howard said the backgrounds of the recruits varied, including experience in military, construction, emergency medical services and prior fire departments.
“We’re glad to have every one of them in our ranks,” Howard said.