ABOVE: Charles Vestal addresses visitors after taking oath into Danville Fire Department; Luke Koller takes oath from Danville’s Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr.
Two new Danville probationary firefighters were sworn into duty by Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; during Tuesday (Sept 15) morning’s ceremony.
For Luke Koller, a graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School, this has been a live long dream.
(Third Picture) New Danville Probationary Firefighter Luke Koller is greeted by Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Chair Amy Hoose
AUDIO: You know, since I was a little boy I wanted to be a firefighter. So, I’m just happy that Danville’s giving me that opportunity.
Charles Vestal is a graduate of Fisher High School, but he grew up with family in the Catlin Area.
Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr welcomes everyone; Charles Vestal takes the oath from Mayor Williams; Fire Chief Aaron Marcott addresses the new firefighters about their futures.
AUDIO: I just give all the glory to God. I just want to serve this community; and all the people in this community. And I look forward to working next to all the firefighters in this room that are on the fire department. I’m just thankful for this opportunity. It’s a good day.
Tuesday morning’s ceremony was held in the Danville City Council Chambers.
