Badge Pinning Ceremony - June 20, 2024 - El Dorado County Fire Protection District

Badge Pinning Ceremony - June 20, 2024

Placerville, Calif. (June 20, 2024) — Several Firefighter/Paramedics received their badges during a badge pinning ceremony at the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday. Receiving their badges were Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Brandt and Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Duffey. Both of these members joined the organization as Paramedics and voluntarily participated in a "Paramedic to Firefighter" bridge program where they learned firefighter skills and completed state validation testing. Congratulations!

Two firefighters taking an oath with a US flag and department banner in the background. — Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Brandt, left, and Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Duffey, right, take the Firefighter's Oath.

Two firefighters taking an oath led by an officer, US flag in the background, possibly a ceremonial event or swearing-in ceremony. — Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Brandt, left, and Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Duffey, center, are sworn in by Fire Chief Tim Cordero, right.

A ceremony with a fire department official pinning a badge onto the uniform of a firefighter, with an American flag backdrop. — Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Duffey receives his badge.

Firefighters in uniform shaking hands at a formal event with a US flag and insignia banner in the background. — Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Duffey is congratulated by Fire Chief Tim Cordero.

Woman pinning badge on firefighter's uniform, another firefighter observing, American flag in background, "El Dorado County Fire" banner. — Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Brandt receives his badge.

Two firefighters shaking hands at a formal ceremony, with an American flag and fire department banner in the background. — Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Brandt is congratulated by Fire Chief Tim Cordero.

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