Mayor Joe Pitts administered the oath of office Thursday to 10 new Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters. Family members pinned badges on the uniforms of these new firefighters: Ethan Baggett, Daniel Darnell, Thomas Farst, Ryan Hamaker, Chase Melton, Dakota Robertson, Kate Russell, Joseph Ross, Brandon Smith and Wilson Smith. Thursday’s ceremony at Wilma Rudolph Event Center was conducted amid COVID-19 pandemic-related protocols. Everyone’s temperature was taken upon entering the building; chairs and tables were spaced 6 feet apart; and firefighters were seated at tables with their families. Fire Chief Freddie Montgomery welcomed the new firefighters and Deputy Chief Steve Batten announced their shift assignments.