ABOVE, L to R: Cristofer Harrier, Dean Lambert, and Nash Garrison all await their swearing in as new Danville Probationary Firefighters.
A full house in the Danville City Council Chambers on President’s Day (Feb 19th) morning witnessed the swearing in of three new Danville probationary firefighters. Dean Lambert, Cristofer Harrier, and Nash Garrison all took the oath from Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; prior to their upcoming training. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott said this is a big week for the Danville Fire Department. Five firefighters are coming off probation, and the three new ones sworn in Monday morning will eventually replace three others. As the chief explained, it all keeps the Danville Fire Department complete, at a full house of 48.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: It’s very exciting. Everybody’s got a lot of upbeat moments this week. It’s good feeling to have that for one week of exciting things that everybody can be proud of; a lot of accomplishments being made in those times, so it’s a real fun time. We’re currently full. These guys are basically coming on because we know three guys are retiring in May. And so to make that transition seamless, that’s why we’re bringing them on now. So by the time they’re getting through all their schooling, they’ll be ready to step into their roles the day the other guys are stepping out.
(1st Picture) Dean Lambert takes the oath from Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; (2nd Picture) Cristofer Harrier addresses the crowd after being sworn in; (3rd Picture) Nash Garrison receives a handshake from Mayor Williams after his swearing in.
For Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; it was another great moment of Danville residents stepping up to serve; especially when it comes to the police and fire departments.
ABOVE: All three newly sworn in probationary firefighters receive their certificates from Fire and Police Board members: (1st Picture) Dean Lambert from Bethany Hager, (2nd Picture) Cristofer Harrier from Board Chairperson Amy Hoose, (3rd Picture) Nash Garrison from Dr. Stephen Nacco.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: Finally, our public safety departments are up to full staff, and we’re really proud of that. We’ve sworn in, I think, close to 70 police and firefighters since I’ve been mayor. We absolutely have a continued commitment to public safety; because they have our backs, so we have to have theirs.
(1st Picture) Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr begins the program and welcomes everyone at 9:30 AM, (2nd Picture) Family members, city officials, and fellow firefighters await the ceremony, (3nd Picture) Danville Fire Chief Aaron Marcott delivers message to the new probationary firefighters.
