The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department held a pinning and promotional ceremony on Monday to swear into service 11 new firefighters, a new Deputy Chief of Professional Standards, and to promote three current staff to new, key roles. The event highlighted our department's ongoing efforts to meet the growing needs of the community and to improve public safety.
"I'm proud to welcome these new firefighters into the department, and to promote such outstanding staff to roles I have every confidence they will fulfill with excellence" said Fire Chief Jason Miller. "In an era of increasing complexity and risk, hiring and promoting quality personnel is the best investment we can make in public safety."
New SCFR Firefighters Dylan Arias, Blake Carter, Carson Estrada, Antonio Falotico, David Hunter, Christopher Maldonado, Shawn McAllister, Travis Peterson, Jacob Snow, Brandon Taylor, and James Yeager each completed a rigorous training program and are now sworn to serve the residents of the City of St. Cloud. Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Michael Capranica, who joined the department last month, also was sworn into service as part of the ceremony.
In addition to the new hires, the department also celebrated the promotions of David Miller to Assistant Chief, Tyler Graves to Lieutenant, and Angel Rodriguez to Engineer.
The ceremony was attended by local elected officials Mayor Chris Robertson and Council Member Jennifer Paul, and we thank them and the rest of the City Council for their support of public safety initiatives. In the past year substantial investments to SCFR facilities have included the construction of the new MacAllister Fire Training Facility, new Fire Station 34, and plans are in place now to replace existing Station 32 and add two additional stations in the immediate future.
"The safety of our residents is paramount" said Mayor Chris Robertson. "I am committed to hiring, training, and equipping our first responders to ensure every resident knows they will be cared for when they need it most."
