During the Bedford Fire Department’s inaugural swearing-in and recognition ceremony on Thursday evening, firefighters, families, and friends gathered in the Great Room at Old Town Hall to celebrate a pair of promotions, three recruits, and ‘Stork Pin’ awards to three Firefighter/Paramedics. Town Manager Sarah Stanton joined Fire Chief David Grunes in presenting the awards.
Chief Grunes told the assembled Firefighters, Paramedics, families, and children just how proud he is of the department, and how confident he is in their professionalism. “I don’t say it enough,” he noted, adding that he’s honored to be working with them.
Promotions
The department’s new Captain is John Daniels, and Mark Casey is its new Lieutenant.
Welcoming New Recruits
Three new Firefighter/Paramedics were welcomed: Carla Sahrbeck, Bedford’s first female recruit, Charles Dias who joined the department the day before the ceremony, and Chris Snowden who has been in the department for several months.
Celebrating a Safe Delivery
After delivering a healthy baby girl alongside Rte 95/128 on the way to Newton Wellesley Hospital, Stork Pins and certificates were awarded to Firefighter/Paramedics Erik Smallenberger, Evan Loreth, and Chris Snowden.
On Friday, Town Manager Stanton said in a Tweet, ” I’ve participated in many events throughout my career…few were as heartwarming as being a part of tonight’s first-ever swearing-in ceremony for @BedfordFD. So much to celebrate. Officer promotions. New firefighters. New babies. Happy kids & families in the crowd. Just the best.”
Among the Honorees ~ Faces in the Crowd
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