Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi at the Raymond Sullivan Safety Complex on Carew Street this morning for the Springfield Fire Department’s Badge Pinning Ceremony for new recruits.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to our brave and dedicated firefighters that are joining our Springfield Fire Department. Commissioner BJ Calvi and I are very proud of all the recruits that will be joining our Springfield Fire Department, your hard work and dedication has paid off. Also, to those being promoted, congratulations, these promotions are well-deserved and earned. On behalf of the city of Springfield, thank you and your families for your continued service to our Springfield community. We deeply appreciate your bravery and efforts. We must always remember and never forget that when everyone else is running out of that building, you are running in to save lives. Thank you and Godspeed.”
Commissioner Calvi stated, “On behalf of the Springfield Fire Department, I wish to congratulate our newest recruits and their families. We are looking forward to working with you to keep our community safe. Congratulations on a job well done! To those being promoted today, congratulations. Your hard work and leadership will be looked upon by our newest firefighters as you take on more responsibilities within the Department. Congratulations to you and your families and thank you for your continued service to our Springfield Fire Department and our city of Springfield.”
Springfield's Newest Firefighters:
Jason Arnold
Shane Dearborn
Zachary Giordano
Celestino Martinez
Jullisses Perales
Justin Velez
